Florida - East Coast
1-2ft waves to start the day on E swell at 7s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on E swell at 7s.
Best window·Friday 9AM–12PM·2-3+ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jacksonville Beach, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on E swell at 5s.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3+ft with gentle SSE breeze. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SW breeze.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate WSW wind around 8mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 9s with gentle NW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jacksonville Beach is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is ENE at 16mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jacksonville Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft E primary swell at 9s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jacksonville Beach is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jacksonville Beach works best with a NE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Jacksonville Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Jacksonville Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Jacksonville Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Jacksonville Beach include rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowds near pier, inconsistent sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
