Florida - East Coast
2-3ft waves to start the day on E swell at 7s.
2-3ft waves to start the day on E swell at 7s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wilbur by the Sea, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on E swell at 8s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3+ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with 8mph from the S. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 5s with light winds out of the SSW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Afternoon is the play — morning is only very poor at 0-1ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 1-2ft at poor.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s with gentle WNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to very poor.
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Wilbur by the Sea is a quiet, unincorporated community of about 550 residents between Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet that has resisted high-rise development. The beaches are pristine with notably clearer water than surrounding spots. No pier or jetty features — just an uncrowded open beach break with a sandy bottom, ideal for a mellow session away from the tourist zones.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wilbur by the Sea is 2-3ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is ESE at 16mph. 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 Wilbur by the Sea is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.9ft E wind swell swell at 7s, a 1.7ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft NNE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wilbur by the Sea is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wilbur by the Sea 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 Wilbur by the Sea. 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.
Wilbur by the Sea is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Wilbur by the Sea is a quiet, unincorporated community of about 550 residents between Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet that has resisted high-rise development. The beaches are pristine with notably clearer water than surrounding spots. No pier or jetty features — just an uncrowded open beach break with a sandy bottom, ideal for a mellow session away from the tourist zones.
The prime season at Wilbur by the Sea 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 Wilbur by the Sea include sandbars shift seasonally, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Wilbur by the Sea 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
