Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at St. Augustine for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at St. Augustine, 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: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ENE swell at 7s with gentle NE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the NE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with light S winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at St. Augustine is 1ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is NNE at 8mph 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 St. Augustine is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft ENE 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 St. Augustine is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
St. Augustine works best with a E 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 St. Augustine. 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.
St. Augustine is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine include occasional strong currents, scattered rocks near inlet areas, busy beach in summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
