Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Spanish House, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 14mph E winds and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the E. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the E. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 4-5ft on ENE swell at 5s with light winds out of the E. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Named after the distinctive large Spanish-style house visible from the beach, this is the first parking area roughly 2 miles north of Sebastian Inlet. A shallow inside sandbar gives the wave more push than typical Florida beach breaks. Under ideal conditions — strong swell, low tide, offshore wind — Spanish House produces nonstop barrels. A popular alternative when Sebastian Inlet is too crowded or too heavy.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Spanish House is 2-3+ft with a 4.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph 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 Spanish House is 2-3+ft, produced by a 0.7ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.4ft ENE tertiary swell at 11s, a 2.8ft ESE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Spanish House is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Spanish House works best with a NE swell and W 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 Spanish House. 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.
Spanish House is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Named after the distinctive large Spanish-style house visible from the beach, this is the first parking area roughly 2 miles north of Sebastian Inlet. A shallow inside sandbar gives the wave more push than typical Florida beach breaks. Under ideal conditions — strong swell, low tide, offshore wind — Spanish House produces nonstop barrels. A popular alternative when Sebastian Inlet is too crowded or too heavy.
The prime season at Spanish House 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 Spanish House include strong currents, jellyfish, sharks, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Spanish House 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
