Florida - West Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SSE wind around 7mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Mon, May 18: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with strong ESE wind at 16mph.
Tue, May 19: flat–flatft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 14mph ESE winds.
Wed, May 20: flat–flatft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with 12mph ESE 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 2.3s swell period. Wind is SE at 6mph and 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 0.3ft WNW primary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft ESE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Monday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 0ft waves, a 2.6s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
