Florida - East Coast
Expect 2-3ft waves early on E swell at 6s.
Expect 2-3ft waves early on E swell at 6s.
Best window·Friday 10AM–1PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Playa Linda, 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 Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on E swell at 9s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 6s with light winds out of the S. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 4s and light winds out of the SSW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 4s with light WSW winds. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and very poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s with light W winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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Playalinda is the southern end of Canaveral National Seashore and the primary surf break for the Titusville surfing community, isolated from the rest of Brevard's breaks by Kennedy Space Center. A pristine, sandbar-laden national park beach that picks up groundswells well. The beach closes during rocket launches from nearby KSC launch pads.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Playa Linda is 2-3ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is E at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Playa Linda is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft E primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft 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 Playa Linda is Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Playa Linda works best with a NNE swell and SW 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 Playa Linda. 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.
Playa Linda is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Playalinda is the southern end of Canaveral National Seashore and the primary surf break for the Titusville surfing community, isolated from the rest of Brevard's breaks by Kennedy Space Center. A pristine, sandbar-laden national park beach that picks up groundswells well. The beach closes during rocket launches from nearby KSC launch pads.
The prime season at Playa Linda 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 Playa Linda include sharks, rip currents, beach closures during launches, remote location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Playa Linda 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).
