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The Cross (Pensacola Beach) Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

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The Cross (Pensacola Beach) surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
11mph
SE / Gusts 19mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.8ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|10mph ESE
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 5s with light winds out of the SE. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 13mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|4-13mph ESE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 10mph from the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|9-12mph ESE
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The Cross (Pensacola Beach) Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

The Cross at Pensacola Beach is a laid-back sandbars break on Florida's west coast, facing due south into the Gulf of Mexico where it picks up the modest swells generated by tropical systems and Gulf disturbances. Waves here are typically small and mellow, breaking over shifting sandbars that make it an approachable spot for beginners and longboarders, while fall hurricane season can occasionally push more consistent and punchy surf through. The spot's name comes from a prominent cross landmark nearby, making it an easy meetup point for the local surf community.

Strong rip currents during tropical swellsJellyfishStingraysShallow sandbarsBoat traffic

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

The Cross (Pensacola Beach) Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for The Cross (Pensacola Beach)?
The current wave height at The Cross (Pensacola Beach) is 1-2+ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is SE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the The Cross (Pensacola Beach) surf forecast?
Our The Cross (Pensacola 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 The Cross (Pensacola Beach)?
The current breaking wave height at The Cross (Pensacola Beach) is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.8ft SSE wind swell 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 The Cross (Pensacola Beach)?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf The Cross (Pensacola Beach) is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.