Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at North Indialantic for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at North Indialantic, 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. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle NNW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on NE swell at 7s and light NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
North Indialantic at the Boardwalk area is one of Central Florida's most dependable waves, exposed to multiple swell angles at the end of SR 192. The outside bar sets up best at mid tide, while the inside produces a hollow, tubing shorebreak that detonates over sand and sharp coquina shells in inches of water. A high-performance spot with an energetic, competitive local scene.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at North Indialantic is 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 3mph 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 North Indialantic is 1ft, produced by a 1ft E primary swell at 9s. 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 North Indialantic is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
North Indialantic 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 North Indialantic. 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.
North Indialantic is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. North Indialantic at the Boardwalk area is one of Central Florida's most dependable waves, exposed to multiple swell angles at the end of SR 192. The outside bar sets up best at mid tide, while the inside produces a hollow, tubing shorebreak that detonates over sand and sharp coquina shells in inches of water. A high-performance spot with an energetic, competitive local scene.
The prime season at North Indialantic 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 North Indialantic include very shallow shorebreak, sharp coquina shells, rip currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our North Indialantic 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.
