Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 6s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with moderate SSE wind around 8mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on ESE swell at 7s with light SE winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on ESE swell at 8s with light winds out of the E. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ESE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 2-3+ft with a 6.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph and conditions are rated 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 2-3+ft, produced by a 0.9ft ESE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E tertiary swell at 13s, a 2.2ft ENE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
