Florida - East Coast
Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on ESE swell at 9s.
Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on ESE swell at 9s.
Best window·Friday 10AM–1PM·3-4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Little Talbot Island, 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. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with 8mph ENE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3+ft on ESE swell at 7s with 10mph SSE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 5s with light winds out of the WSW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is very poor with 0-1ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor conditions.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with light NNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Little Talbot Island is a pristine barrier island state park rated a Regional Classic by WannaSurf — the highest quality break in NE Florida. Over 5 miles of undeveloped beach produce fast, fun waves over sand, with a powerful left at the north end requiring a 30+ minute walk. Handles swells from 2-8ft across a wide swell window. State park entry fee required; expect strong localism on good days.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Little Talbot Island is 2-3ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is ENE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Little Talbot Island is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.6ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 2.1ft ENE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Little Talbot Island is Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Little Talbot Island 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 Little Talbot Island. 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.
Little Talbot Island is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Little Talbot Island is a pristine barrier island state park rated a Regional Classic by WannaSurf — the highest quality break in NE Florida. Over 5 miles of undeveloped beach produce fast, fun waves over sand, with a powerful left at the north end requiring a 30+ minute walk. Handles swells from 2-8ft across a wide swell window. State park entry fee required; expect strong localism on good days.
The prime season at Little Talbot Island 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 Little Talbot Island include sharks, strong rip currents, localism, remote location, no lifeguards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Little Talbot Island 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).
