Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with moderate SE wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the ESE. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on E swell at 14s with light winds out of the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with light ESE winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 1-2ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 11mph 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 Wilbur by the Sea is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.8ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 1.1ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 11s. 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 Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
