Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pelican Beach Park, 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: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on NE swell at 6s with 18mph ESE winds.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 10s with 12mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 7mph from the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on E swell at 6s with 9mph from the ESE. Swell fades as the day goes on, dropping to 3-4ft by PM.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on E swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Pelican Beach Park sits just south of the RC's / Satellite Beach zone and shares the same coquina-influenced break characteristics. The nearshore reefs produce waves with enough push for critical surfing when overhead. Handles 2-10 feet and works best at low to mid tide. Well-appointed with 131 free parking spaces (including EV charging), making it one of the more accessible breaks in the reef corridor.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pelican Beach Park is 2-3+ft with a 4.35s swell period. Wind is ESE at 16mph 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 Pelican Beach Park is 2-3+ft, produced by a 1.1ft NE primary swell at 6s, a 0.3ft ENE secondary swell at 12s, a 2.6ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Pelican Beach Park is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pelican Beach Park 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 Pelican Beach Park. 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.
Pelican Beach Park is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Pelican Beach Park sits just south of the RC's / Satellite Beach zone and shares the same coquina-influenced break characteristics. The nearshore reefs produce waves with enough push for critical surfing when overhead. Handles 2-10 feet and works best at low to mid tide. Well-appointed with 131 free parking spaces (including EV charging), making it one of the more accessible breaks in the reef corridor.
The prime season at Pelican Beach Park 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 Pelican Beach Park include shallow coquina reef, rip currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pelican Beach Park 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.
