Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ormond Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ormond Beach, 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 Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NE swell at 6s with gentle N breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the NE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 7s with light winds out of the NE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on ENE swell at 7s with light winds out of the SSE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 8s 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 9mph by PM.
Ormond Beach is a classic Florida - East Coast beach break situated just north of Daytona Beach, offering mellow, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The wide, sandy shoreline faces east into the Atlantic, picking up northeast groundswells and tropical storm energy that rolls through during fall hurricane season. The relatively gentle wave energy and forgiving sandbars make it a popular spot for locals learning to surf, though it can surprise on bigger swell days with punchy, fast-breaking peaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 1ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is NE at 8mph 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 Ormond Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft NE 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 Ormond Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach. 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.
Ormond Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Ormond Beach is a classic Florida - East Coast beach break situated just north of Daytona Beach, offering mellow, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The wide, sandy shoreline faces east into the Atlantic, picking up northeast groundswells and tropical storm energy that rolls through during fall hurricane season. The relatively gentle wave energy and forgiving sandbars make it a popular spot for locals learning to surf, though it can surprise on bigger swell days with punchy, fast-breaking peaks.
The prime season at Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach include strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowded lineups during swell events. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ormond 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
