Spoils Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
6mph
E / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sNNE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sENE
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with 15mph out of the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|13-15mph E
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph from the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-15mph E
Forecast Charts
Spoils Surf Spot Guide
Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Expert
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NNE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Winter
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.
Shallow flat rocksStrong inlet currentsBoat traffic in lineupLong paddleRip currents
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Spoils Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Spoils?
The current wave height at Spoils is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is E at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Spoils surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Spoils?
The current breaking wave height at Spoils is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft NNE primary swell at 9s, a 3.7ft ENE 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.
When is the best time to surf Spoils?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Spoils is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.