Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Peters Point for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on ESE swell at 9s with gentle NNE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on E swell at 8s with gentle NE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 7s and gentle SSW breeze. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
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 1ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Peters Point is 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft ENE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
