Florida - East Coast
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 10mph from the ENE.
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 10mph from the ENE.
Best window·Friday 9AM–12PM·2-3+ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Mayport Poles, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 5s with 10mph from the ENE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with moderate SSE wind around 8mph and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 5s with gentle SW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SSE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the W. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s and light winds out of the NNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Mayport Poles is Jacksonville's signature surf spot, named for the row of old wooden pilings stretching through the lineup. It holds a bigger surge than neighboring breaks, producing thick, powerful barrels that can rival anything on the East Coast when conditions align. Best at low tide on a solid NE swell, inside Hanna Park (entrance fee required).
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Mayport Poles is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. 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 Mayport Poles is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft E primary swell at 9s. 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 Mayport Poles is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Mayport Poles 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 Mayport Poles. 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.
Mayport Poles is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Mayport Poles is Jacksonville's signature surf spot, named for the row of old wooden pilings stretching through the lineup. It holds a bigger surge than neighboring breaks, producing thick, powerful barrels that can rival anything on the East Coast when conditions align. Best at low tide on a solid NE swell, inside Hanna Park (entrance fee required).
The prime season at Mayport Poles 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 Mayport Poles include submerged pilings, strong rip currents, sharks, heavy crowds, pollution. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Mayport Poles 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
