Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bethune for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bethune, 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 Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light S winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light SSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light WSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 8mph.
Bethune Beach offers a compelling alternative to the crowded NSB inlet. What makes it unique is its ability to handle larger swells — when the inlet maxes out and starts closing out, Bethune keeps working. The outside sandbar on big days and hurricane swells can produce world-class waves. It needs 3ft+ to start working, but at low tide waves from the outside wedge up on the inside for a nice bowl section.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bethune is 0-1ft with a 2.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 7mph 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 Bethune is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.4ft N primary swell at 3s, a 0.2ft ENE secondary swell at 11s, a 1.5ft ESE 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 Bethune is Monday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Bethune works best with a SE 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 Bethune. 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.
Bethune is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Bethune Beach offers a compelling alternative to the crowded NSB inlet. What makes it unique is its ability to handle larger swells — when the inlet maxes out and starts closing out, Bethune keeps working. The outside sandbar on big days and hurricane swells can produce world-class waves. It needs 3ft+ to start working, but at low tide waves from the outside wedge up on the inside for a nice bowl section.
The prime season at Bethune 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 Bethune include sharks, strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bethune 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.
