Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Apollo Beach, 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, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 11mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the NW.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on NE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Apollo Beach sits at the far northern end of Canaveral National Seashore, part of the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida (24 miles). The sand is distinctively cinnamon-colored from crushed coquina shells. A true wilderness surf experience with shifting sandbars and no development — near-zero crowds, but also no lifeguards and limited amenities.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Apollo Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.55s 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 Apollo Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft NE primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft ESE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary swell at 6s, a 1ft N 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 Apollo Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach. 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.
Apollo Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Apollo Beach sits at the far northern end of Canaveral National Seashore, part of the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida (24 miles). The sand is distinctively cinnamon-colored from crushed coquina shells. A true wilderness surf experience with shifting sandbars and no development — near-zero crowds, but also no lifeguards and limited amenities.
The prime season at Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach include rip currents, sharks, remote location, no lifeguards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Apollo Beach 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.
