Main Street Pier Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
8mph
ESE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.9ft @ 8sE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
FairExpect 2-3ft all day on E swell at 8s with gentle SE breeze — nothing amazing but surfable.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|2-6mph N
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorPatience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|6-9mph E
Forecast Charts
Main Street Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Main Street Pier is the epicenter of Daytona Beach surfing, with defined peaks on both sides of the pier. The north side's "Pier Bowls" section produces the punchiest waves, getting hollow on SE and E swells. The south side is more mechanical and favors S swells. A surfing hotspot since the 1960s and still the hub of the local surf scene.
Pier pilingsModerate currents near pierCrowded during peak timesOccasional sea grass
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Main Street Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Main Street Pier?
The current wave height at Main Street Pier is 2-3ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is ESE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Main Street Pier surf forecast?
Our Main Street Pier 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 Main Street Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Main Street Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.9ft E primary swell at 8s. 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 Main Street Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Main Street Pier is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.