Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Ponte Vedra for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ponte Vedra, 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: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on E swell at 10s and moderate NE wind around 8mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ENE swell at 8s with light winds out of the ENE. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on ENE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Ponte Vedra is unique in the Jacksonville area thanks to a coquina rock shelf beneath the sand that creates reef-like characteristics, especially at low tide. The break shifts every few years between an outside reef break and an inside beach break depending on storms. When a solid NE groundswell hits the exposed shelf, it produces fast walls and defined peaks — the only true reef component in the immediate Jax area.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ponte Vedra is 0-1ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NNE at 11mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ponte Vedra is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft ENE 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 Ponte Vedra is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ponte Vedra works best with a NE 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 Ponte Vedra. 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.
Ponte Vedra is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ponte Vedra is unique in the Jacksonville area thanks to a coquina rock shelf beneath the sand that creates reef-like characteristics, especially at low tide. The break shifts every few years between an outside reef break and an inside beach break depending on storms. When a solid NE groundswell hits the exposed shelf, it produces fast walls and defined peaks — the only true reef component in the immediate Jax area.
The prime season at Ponte Vedra 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 Ponte Vedra include coquina rock shelf, sharks, rip currents, jet skis. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ponte Vedra 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.
