Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Matanzas Inlet for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Matanzas Inlet, 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: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NE swell at 7s with gentle N breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ENE swell at 7s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Matanzas Inlet is where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic with no jetties to stabilize the constantly shifting sandbars. Both the north and south sides break, with the best peak often in the middle of the inlet mouth. Waves can peel for up to 100 meters when conditions align. Check conditions from the A1A bridge before paddling out — strong tidal currents and heavy shark presence are ever-present.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Matanzas Inlet is 1ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is NE at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Matanzas Inlet is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft ENE 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 Matanzas Inlet is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Matanzas Inlet works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Matanzas Inlet. 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.
Matanzas Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Matanzas Inlet is where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic with no jetties to stabilize the constantly shifting sandbars. Both the north and south sides break, with the best peak often in the middle of the inlet mouth. Waves can peel for up to 100 meters when conditions align. Check conditions from the A1A bridge before paddling out — strong tidal currents and heavy shark presence are ever-present.
The prime season at Matanzas Inlet 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 Matanzas Inlet include sharks, strong tidal currents, shifting sandbars, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Matanzas Inlet 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.
