Florida - East Coast
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the ENE.
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the ENE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Pelican Beach Park for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 7s and strong ENE wind at 16mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 5s with light S winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle WSW breeze.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with gentle WNW breeze. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
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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 1-2ft with a 5.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 16mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pelican Beach Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.3ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft NNE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
