Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jacksonville Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and light winds out of the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with light S winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle SSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jacksonville Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft NE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
