Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, strong ESE wind at 17mph, poor conditions.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 10s with moderate ESE wind around 10mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 7s with light winds out of the ESE. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on E swell at 6s with gentle E breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on E swell at 7s with light ESE winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 6.5s swell period. Wind is ESE at 15mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. 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 2ft NNE primary swell at 6s, a 0.3ft ENE secondary swell at 12s, a 3ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
