Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at A St. for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle W breeze.
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 0-1ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is E 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 A St. is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.4ft N secondary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft E 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 A St. is Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
