Playa Linda Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.55s
Wind
8mph
E / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.5ft @ 9sE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
FairSteady 2-3ft waves on offer on E swell at 8s — gentle ESE breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|4-6mph ENE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - FairPretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|8-11mph E
Forecast Charts
Playa Linda Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NNE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall
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.
SharksRip currentsBeach closures during launchesRemote location
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Playa Linda Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Playa Linda?
The current wave height at Playa Linda is 2-3ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Playa Linda surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Playa Linda?
The current breaking wave height at Playa Linda is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.5ft E wind swell 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.
When is the best time to surf Playa Linda?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Playa Linda is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.