Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sunglow Pier for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NE swell at 6s with light winds out of the NW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NNE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 7s and light NE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on NE swell at 7s and gentle SSE breeze. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 7mph 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 Sunglow Pier is 1ft, produced by a 1.5ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft NE 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 Sunglow Pier is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
