Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ponce Inlet for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ponce Inlet, 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: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NE swell at 6s with gentle NW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NE swell at 7s with gentle NE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ponce Inlet is 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 7mph 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 Ponce Inlet is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft NE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Ponce Inlet 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.
Ponce Inlet works best with a SE 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 Ponce Inlet. 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.
Ponce Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Ponce Inlet 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 Ponce Inlet include localism, strong currents, jetty rocks, sharks, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
