Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at A St., 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, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the ENE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the NNW.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 8s with gentle ENE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with light winds out of the W. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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A Street is a long-standing local favorite on St. Augustine Beach with drive-on beach access (4WD). It breaks on even the smallest days, offering fun, long rides over shifting sandbars. The nearby Pit Surf Shop and live surf cam make it easy to check conditions. Consistently crowded but the lineup is usually mellow and welcoming.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at A St. is 1-2ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph 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 A St. is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft ENE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft SE tertiary swell at 4s, a 0.9ft NNE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 A St. is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
A St. works best with a ENE swell and WSW 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 A St.. 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.
A St. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. A Street is a long-standing local favorite on St. Augustine Beach with drive-on beach access (4WD). It breaks on even the smallest days, offering fun, long rides over shifting sandbars. The nearby Pit Surf Shop and live surf cam make it easy to check conditions. Consistently crowded but the lineup is usually mellow and welcoming.
The prime season at A St. 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 A St. include rip currents, soft sand bottom drop-offs, jellyfish, heavy beach traffic in summer, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our A St. 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.
