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Matanzas Inlet Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

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Matanzas Inlet surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.1s
Wind
5mph
ESE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.6ft @ 8sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s and gentle SSE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|2-6mph NNE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|5-10mph ENE
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Matanzas Inlet Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

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.

SharksStrong tidal currentsShifting sandbarsBoat traffic

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

Matanzas Inlet Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Matanzas Inlet?
The current wave height at Matanzas Inlet is 2-3ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is ESE at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Matanzas Inlet surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Matanzas Inlet?
The current breaking wave height at Matanzas Inlet is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.6ft 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 Matanzas Inlet?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Matanzas Inlet is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.