Florida - West Coast
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Maderia Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Maderia Beach , Florida - West 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: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 14mph out of the S.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSE.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph WSW winds.
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Madeira Beach on Florida's west coast sits along the Gulf of Mexico, where the transect faces eastward into the barrier island shoreline, meaning rideable waves depend almost entirely on westerly Gulf swells generated by tropical systems, cold fronts, or distant storms pushing energy onshore. The waves here are typically small and slow-rolling, making it a mellow and forgiving spot well-suited for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy Florida's west coast surf scene. Fall and winter months bring the most consistent swell activity as cold fronts track across the Gulf, occasionally delivering fun waist-to-chest-high surf along the sandy Gulf shoreline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Maderia Beach is 0-1ft with a 2.5s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph. 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 Maderia Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft ESE 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 Maderia Beach is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.5s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Maderia Beach works best with a W swell and E 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 Maderia 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.
Maderia Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Madeira Beach on Florida's west coast sits along the Gulf of Mexico, where the transect faces eastward into the barrier island shoreline, meaning rideable waves depend almost entirely on westerly Gulf swells generated by tropical systems, cold fronts, or distant storms pushing energy onshore. The waves here are typically small and slow-rolling, making it a mellow and forgiving spot well-suited for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy Florida's west coast surf scene. Fall and winter months bring the most consistent swell activity as cold fronts track across the Gulf, occasionally delivering fun waist-to-chest-high surf along the sandy Gulf shoreline.
The prime season at Maderia 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 Maderia Beach include shallow sandbars, rip currents, jellyfish, boat traffic, crowds during tropical events. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Maderia 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).
