Florida - West Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Treasure Island, Florida - West 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: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SSE wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle E breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with strong ESE wind at 15mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph out of the E.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph E winds.
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Treasure Island is a sheltered Gulf Coast beach break offering mellow, rolling waves perfect for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving surface with consistent peaks along the beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. Protected from the strongest Atlantic swells by Florida's geography, this spot works best during autumn when Gulf storms generate the most reliable wave energy.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Treasure Island is 1-2ft with a 2.3s swell period. Wind is SE 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 Treasure Island is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.3ft WNW primary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft ESE 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 Treasure Island is Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Treasure Island works best with a W swell and E 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 Treasure Island. 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.
Treasure Island is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Treasure Island is a sheltered Gulf Coast beach break offering mellow, rolling waves perfect for learning and progression. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving surface with consistent peaks along the beach, making it accessible for surfers of all levels. Protected from the strongest Atlantic swells by Florida's geography, this spot works best during autumn when Gulf storms generate the most reliable wave energy.
The prime season at Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island include jellyfish, shallow water, tourism crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Treasure Island 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.
