Ponce Inlet Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
7mph
E / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.0ft @ 8sE
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
FairRideable all day with 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s and gentle ESE breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|3-6mph ENE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
FairEarly morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s with moderate E wind around 7mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|7-11mph E
Forecast Charts
Ponce Inlet Surf Spot Guide
Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall
Ponce Inlet's north side features a legitimate right-hand wave peeling off the north jetty of the Ponce de Leon Inlet. It provides longer rides than the NSB side and can handle huge swells. Works at all tides but best at high tide when water gets over the outer bar. One of Florida's most consistently cranking spots, but expect aggressive localism and tense lineups.
LocalismStrong currentsJetty rocksSharksBoat traffic
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Ponce Inlet Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Ponce Inlet?
The current wave height at Ponce Inlet is 2-3ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Ponce Inlet surf forecast?
Our Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet?
The current breaking wave height at Ponce Inlet is 2-3ft, produced by a 4ft E wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Ponce Inlet?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ponce Inlet is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 9.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.