Florida - East Coast
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the NNW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SE wind around 8mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 8mph from the SSE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
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 2.65s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph 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 0.6ft E primary swell at 3s, a 0.3ft NE secondary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf NE 14th Ct. is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.15s swell period, and conditions rated 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
