Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 16th St. South for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle SSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
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 0-1ft with a 8.2s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph and conditions are rated Very 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 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft E primary swell at 8s, a 0.2ft N secondary swell at 4s, a 0.2ft ENE tertiary swell at 12s, a 0.7ft 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 16th St. South is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
