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Siesta Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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Siesta Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.1s
Wind
4mph
N / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 4sS
Wind Swell
0.8ft @ 2sESE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle E breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|5-9mph E
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with light E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSW|5-11mph ENE
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Forecast Charts

Siesta Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Siesta Beach offers gentle, rolling beach breaks on Florida's Gulf Coast, making it an ideal spot for beginners and cruisers looking to develop their skills in warm, forgiving waters. The fine, quartz sand bottom provides a soft landing and allows for forgiving wipeouts, while the south-facing orientation captures distant Southern Hemisphere swells that push up through the Gulf during autumn months. This popular recreational beach attracts plenty of swimmers and sunbathers alongside surfers, creating a social atmosphere but requiring awareness and respect for non-surfing beachgoers.

Heavy crowdsSwimmers and beachgoersSoft/mushy waves in summer

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Siesta Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Siesta Beach?
The current wave height at Siesta Beach is Flat with a 2.1s swell period. Wind is N at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Siesta Beach surf forecast?
Our Siesta Beach 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 Siesta Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Siesta Beach is Flat, produced by a 0.5ft S primary swell at 4s, a 0.8ft ESE 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.
When is the best time to surf Siesta Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Siesta Beach is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.