Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Main Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Main Beach, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s with gentle NE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on E swell at 8s and light winds out of the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Main Beach at Fernandina is Amelia Island's primary surf spot, known for spitting sand-bottom barrels just yards from shore. With limited interference from outside sandbars, it delivers a legit shorebreak experience at higher tides — hollow, fast, and powerful. When a solid NE swell hits in winter, this spot fires with some of the longest, most powerful lines on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Main Beach is 0-1ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 7mph 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 Main Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft ENE 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 Main Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Main Beach 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 Main 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.
Main Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Main Beach at Fernandina is Amelia Island's primary surf spot, known for spitting sand-bottom barrels just yards from shore. With limited interference from outside sandbars, it delivers a legit shorebreak experience at higher tides — hollow, fast, and powerful. When a solid NE swell hits in winter, this spot fires with some of the longest, most powerful lines on the island.
The prime season at Main Beach is winter, 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 Main Beach include powerful shorebreak, rip currents, sharks, jellyfish, pier pilings. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Main 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
