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Ormond Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

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Ormond Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.3s
Wind
8mph
E / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.9ft @ 8sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on E swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|2-9mph N
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|6-13mph ESE
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Ormond Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

Strong currentsRip currentsJellyfishSharksCrowded lineups during swell events

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Ormond Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ormond Beach?
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.3s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Ormond Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ormond Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Ormond Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.9ft 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 Ormond Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ormond Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.