Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 16th St. South, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 12mph from the ENE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 9s with light winds out of the NNW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light W winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
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16th Street South near Indialantic is a semi-mushy wave that serves as a better high-tide spot than much of Brevard's southern coast. It can be partially blocked from NNE swells by Cape Canaveral but performs well on strong NE swells. The nearby Boardwalk area has real local surf heritage, having been the home break of former WCT pros Bryan Hewitson and Danny Melhado.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 16th St. South is 1-2ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 12mph 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 16th St. South is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 13s, a 1ft ESE 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 16th St. South is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
16th St. South works best with a NE 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 16th St. South. 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.
16th St. South is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 16th Street South near Indialantic is a semi-mushy wave that serves as a better high-tide spot than much of Brevard's southern coast. It can be partially blocked from NNE swells by Cape Canaveral but performs well on strong NE swells. The nearby Boardwalk area has real local surf heritage, having been the home break of former WCT pros Bryan Hewitson and Danny Melhado.
The prime season at 16th St. South 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 16th St. South include strong currents during large swells, stingrays, jellyfish, occasional rip currents, boat traffic nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 16th St. South 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.
