Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Vero Beach, 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, 5s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, strong ESE wind at 19mph, poor conditions.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 10mph ESE winds.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the E. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate E wind around 9mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 7s and gentle ESE breeze. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
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Vero Beach offers roughly 3 miles of surfable beach break with the Vero Beach Pier as the focal point. The pier creates quality sandbars on both sides, making it one of the better high-tide options on the Treasure Coast. Lacks the power of Sebastian Inlet 12 miles north, but free parking, forgiving waves, and easy access make it a solid everyday option.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Vero Beach is 2-3ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is ESE at 13mph 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 Vero Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.8ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft ENE secondary swell at 13s, a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Vero Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Vero Beach works best with a E swell and W 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 Vero Beach. 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.
Vero Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Vero Beach offers roughly 3 miles of surfable beach break with the Vero Beach Pier as the focal point. The pier creates quality sandbars on both sides, making it one of the better high-tide options on the Treasure Coast. Lacks the power of Sebastian Inlet 12 miles north, but free parking, forgiving waves, and easy access make it a solid everyday option.
The prime season at Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach include rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowded lineups during swells, strong onshore winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Vero 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
