Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Playa Linda for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NNE swell at 6s and light winds out of the N. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on NE swell at 7s.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SSE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 8.7s 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 Playa Linda is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft 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 Playa Linda is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
