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18th Street Surf Forecast

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Florida - East Coast

18th Street surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair - Good
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.7s
Wind
5mph
N / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Fair - Good
Active Swells
Primary
3.9ft @ 8sE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

18th Street is a laid-back beach break tucked along Florida's East Coast near Jacksonville Beach, where the Atlantic coastline faces northeast and picks up energy from passing nor'easters and tropical swells. Waves here tend to be punchy and short-lived, offering fun peaks ideal for longboarders and beginners working on their fundamentals. The spot comes alive in fall when hurricane-generated swells push up the coast, delivering some of the best conditions this stretch of Florida's East Coast has to offer.

Strong currentsRip currentsJellyfishSharksCrowds during peak swell

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on E swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ENE|Calm

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18th Street Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for 18th Street?
The current wave height at 18th Street is 3-4ft with a 7.7s swell period. Wind is N at 5mph. Conditions are rated Fair - Good.
How accurate is the 18th Street surf forecast?
Our 18th Street 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.