St. Augustine Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8s
Wind
6mph
ESE / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.8ft @ 8sE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
FairConsistent 2-3ft surf through the day on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the S.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|3-5mph N
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairDawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with light ENE winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|4-7mph ENE
Forecast Charts
St. Augustine Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
St. Augustine Beach centers around the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, the most popular surf spot in the area. Sandbars offshore shape waves into long, rideable walls with both lefts and rights. The surf here tends toward softer, more forgiving conditions — not often heavy or hollow, but consistently fun during smaller swells and clean winter cold front lines.
Occasional strong currentsScattered rocks near inlet areasBusy beach in summer months
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
St. Augustine Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for St. Augustine?
The current wave height at St. Augustine is 2-3ft with a 8s swell period. Wind is ESE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the St. Augustine surf forecast?
Our St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine?
The current breaking wave height at St. Augustine is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.8ft E primary swell at 8s. 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 St. Augustine?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf St. Augustine is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.