Florida - East Coast
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph ESE winds.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph ESE winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at NE 14th Ct. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at NE 14th Ct., 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: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 11mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SSE winds.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
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NE 14th Court in Fort Lauderdale is a sheltered beach break that does not work very often — clean surfable waves appear only about 15% of the time in the best month. Waves occur perhaps 2-3 times a year reaching 5-6 feet; otherwise expect windchop with frequent closeouts. However, it has a relaxed atmosphere with no aggro attitudes, making it good for learning on the rare days it works.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at NE 14th Ct. is 0-1ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is SE at 13mph. 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 NE 14th Ct. is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft N wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.7ft SE wind swell swell at 2s, a 0.6ft NE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 NE 14th Ct. is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 4s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
NE 14th Ct. works best with a E 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 NE 14th Ct.. 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.
NE 14th Ct. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. NE 14th Court in Fort Lauderdale is a sheltered beach break that does not work very often — clean surfable waves appear only about 15% of the time in the best month. Waves occur perhaps 2-3 times a year reaching 5-6 feet; otherwise expect windchop with frequent closeouts. However, it has a relaxed atmosphere with no aggro attitudes, making it good for learning on the rare days it works.
The prime season at NE 14th Ct. 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 NE 14th Ct. include rip currents, jellyfish, boat traffic, tourists in water, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our NE 14th Ct. 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).
