Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Amelia Pier, 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: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate E wind around 9mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 6mph.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 0-1ft waves. Swell fills in and gets up to 4-5ft by PM — poor conditions.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and gentle ENE breeze. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 7s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Amelia Pier is considered the best surf spot on Amelia Island, where the pier structure focuses wave energy into better-shaped peaks than the open beach stretches. Located on South Fletcher Avenue, it produces big surf that can be found on most tides depending on conditions. When a solid NE swell hits, the pier area delivers some of the island's most consistent and rideable waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Amelia Pier is 0-1ft with a 9.15s 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 Amelia Pier is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft ENE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft ESE tertiary swell at 6s, a 0.8ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Amelia Pier 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.
Amelia Pier 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 Amelia Pier. 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.
Amelia Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Amelia Pier is considered the best surf spot on Amelia Island, where the pier structure focuses wave energy into better-shaped peaks than the open beach stretches. Located on South Fletcher Avenue, it produces big surf that can be found on most tides depending on conditions. When a solid NE swell hits, the pier area delivers some of the island's most consistent and rideable waves.
The prime season at Amelia Pier 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 Amelia Pier include pier pilings, rip currents, fishing lines and hooks, sharks, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Amelia Pier 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.
