Florida - East Coast
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s.
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on ESE swell at 9s.
Best window·Friday 10AM–1PM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Peters Point, 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: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 5s with moderate ENE wind around 10mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, moderate SSE wind around 7mph, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 5s.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 4s with gentle W breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, gentle ENE breeze, poor conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
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Peters Point is an open beach break on the central section of Amelia Island, offering scattered peaks with fewer crowds than Main Beach or the pier. The hard-packed sand near the waterline and east-facing exposure pick up NE Atlantic swells well. A good second option when the main breaks are too crowded, with free parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Peters Point is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph. 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 Peters Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft E primary swell at 9s. 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 Peters Point is Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Peters Point 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 Peters Point. 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.
Peters Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Peters Point is an open beach break on the central section of Amelia Island, offering scattered peaks with fewer crowds than Main Beach or the pier. The hard-packed sand near the waterline and east-facing exposure pick up NE Atlantic swells well. A good second option when the main breaks are too crowded, with free parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards.
The prime season at Peters Point is winter, 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 Peters Point include rip currents, sharks, jellyfish, vehicles on beach. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Peters Point 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).
