Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Spoils, 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: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate E wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 14mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 14mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph ESE winds.
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Spoils breaks over an artificial island created by dredging the ocean floor for Port Everglades Inlet — one of the most unique spots in South Florida. Good conditions arrive perhaps once every 5-10 years on hurricane swells or strong NNE groundswells. The 200-meter paddle against strong inlet currents filters out all but the most committed surfers, and boat traffic from Port Everglades passes through the lineup.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Spoils is 1-2ft with a 4.05s swell period. Wind is ENE at 4mph 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 Spoils is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft E primary swell at 4s, a 0.7ft N secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft SSE 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 Spoils is Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Spoils works best with a NNE swell and NW 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 Spoils. 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.
Spoils is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to expert surfers. Spoils breaks over an artificial island created by dredging the ocean floor for Port Everglades Inlet — one of the most unique spots in South Florida. Good conditions arrive perhaps once every 5-10 years on hurricane swells or strong NNE groundswells. The 200-meter paddle against strong inlet currents filters out all but the most committed surfers, and boat traffic from Port Everglades passes through the lineup.
The prime season at Spoils is winter, 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 Spoils include shallow flat rocks, strong inlet currents, boat traffic in lineup, long paddle, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Spoils 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.
