Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sunglow Pier, 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 18mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 9s and 8mph from the SE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on E swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 14s with light winds out of the ESE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on E swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Sunglow Pier has been a Daytona Beach Shores fixture since 1960, serving as a reliable alternative to Main Street Pier with fewer crowds. The pier focuses swells and creates defined peaks on both sides. Home to Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill and equipped with HD live surf cams. A popular grom hangout that produces slightly better surf than the open Daytona beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sunglow Pier is 2-3ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 11mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Sunglow Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.8ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 11s. 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 Sunglow Pier is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sunglow Pier works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Sunglow Pier. 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.
Sunglow Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sunglow Pier has been a Daytona Beach Shores fixture since 1960, serving as a reliable alternative to Main Street Pier with fewer crowds. The pier focuses swells and creates defined peaks on both sides. Home to Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill and equipped with HD live surf cams. A popular grom hangout that produces slightly better surf than the open Daytona beach.
The prime season at Sunglow Pier 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 Sunglow Pier include pier pilings, swimmers, moderate currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sunglow Pier 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.
