Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on N swell at 7s.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 10s with strong E wind at 13mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 13mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 8s with 10mph from the ESE. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 4.05s swell period. Wind is NE at 3mph and 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 0.8ft E primary swell at 4s, a 0.7ft N secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft SSE 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 NE 14th Ct. is Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
