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18th Street Surf Forecast

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18th Street surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
7.55s
Wind
6mph
N / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair
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

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

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

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Aim for the middle of the day — 5-6ft on ENE swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|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 2-3ft with a 7.55s swell period. Wind is N at 6mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
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.