Neptune Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
8mph
ESE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.3ft @ 8sE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
FairSteady 2-3ft waves on offer on E swell at 8s — light winds out of the SSE.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|2-5mph S
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairDawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with light E winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|4-9mph ENE
Forecast Charts
Neptune Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Neptune Beach features various sandbar breaks at the end of every beach access point along this quiet residential stretch between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. Waves range from calm and forgiving on small days to powerful on strong swells, with both lefts and rights. A quieter, more laid-back alternative to the busier Jax Beach Pier area.
Rip currentsJellyfishSharksCrowded lineups during peak swellsStrong onshore winds
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Neptune Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Neptune Beach?
The current wave height at Neptune Beach is 2-3ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is ESE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Neptune Beach surf forecast?
Our Neptune Beach 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Neptune Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Neptune Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.3ft E primary 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.
When is the best time to surf Neptune Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Neptune Beach is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.7s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.