Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 8mph from the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
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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 6.75s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph 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 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ESE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft ESE secondary swell at 9s, a 2ft E wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
