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Maderia Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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Maderia Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
1.5s
Wind
6mph
NNW / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 4sSSW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 1sESE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s SSE|6-8mph E
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 8mph from the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ESE|6-10mph ENE
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Maderia Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Shallow sandbarsRip currentsJellyfishBoat trafficCrowds during tropical events

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Maderia Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Maderia Beach ?
The current wave height at Maderia Beach is 0-1ft with a 1.5s swell period. Wind is NNW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Maderia Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Maderia Beach ?
The current breaking wave height at Maderia Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.3ft SSW primary swell at 4s, a 0.5ft ESE wind swell swell at 1s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Maderia Beach ?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Maderia Beach is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.