Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Mayport Poles for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate NE wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with light ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with gentle WSW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle SSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 12mph 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 Mayport Poles is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft NE 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 Mayport Poles is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
