Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 6s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with moderate SE wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Tue, May 19: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with moderate ESE wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 20: flat–flatft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
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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 2-3ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ormond Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.6ft NE primary swell at 6s, a 1ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.6s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
