Jacksonville Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
FairWave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
6mph
ESE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.3ft @ 8sE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
FairConsistent 2-3ft surf through the day on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|2-6mph E
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairSteady 2-3ft waves on offer on E swell at 8s — light winds out of the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|4-9mph NE
Forecast Charts
Jacksonville Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Jacksonville Beach Pier is the most popular and iconic surf spot in the Jax area, serving as the region's designated high-tide break (complementing the low-tide Poles). Various peaks off the pier spread the crowd, producing both lefts and rights. The south side favors longer lefts during N/NE swells. Easily accessible with nearby parking, restaurants, and shops.
Rip currentsJellyfishSharksCrowds near pierInconsistent sandbars
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Jacksonville Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Jacksonville Beach?
The current wave height at Jacksonville Beach is 2-3ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is ESE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Jacksonville Beach surf forecast?
Our Jacksonville Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Jacksonville Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Jacksonville Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.3ft E primary swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Jacksonville Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jacksonville Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.