Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Spanish House for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph NNW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NE swell at 7s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 7mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on NE swell at 7s with gentle S breeze. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
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 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is ENE at 3mph 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 1ft, produced by a 1.1ft E primary swell at 9s. 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 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.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
