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St Pete Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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St Pete Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.5s
Wind
8mph
WNW / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 5sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ESE|2mph E
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s SE|8-11mph E
Thu, Apr 2Flat
Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate E wind around 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|12-13mph E
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Forecast Charts

St Pete Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

St Pete Beach is a long, sandy beach break on Florida's Gulf Coast that offers mellow, forgiving waves perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers learning to develop their skills. The wide sandy bottom creates consistent, rolling waves that peel across the beach, with the best conditions arriving during fall and winter when Gulf swells are most active. This heavily developed tourist beach can get crowded, but the gentle wave quality and accessibility make it a popular destination for those just starting their surfing journey.

CrowdsTouristsShallow waterOccasional jellyfish

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

St Pete Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for St Pete Beach?
The current wave height at St Pete Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.5s swell period. Wind is WNW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the St Pete Beach surf forecast?
Our St Pete Beach 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 Pete Beach?
The current breaking wave height at St Pete Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary 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 St Pete Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf St Pete Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 3.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.