Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Central Florida Hurricane, 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. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with strong NE wind at 15mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light NW winds.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with light ENE winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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Central Florida Hurricane represents the open beach south of New Smyrna Beach, likely along the 24-mile undeveloped stretch of Canaveral National Seashore. The name denotes a storm-swell-dependent beach break — on flat days there is little surf, but during hurricane swells the open beach produces quality waves far less crowded than the NSB inlet. A remote, pristine option when the inlet maxes out.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Central Florida Hurricane is 0-1ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is NE at 14mph 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 Central Florida Hurricane is 0-1ft, 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 Central Florida Hurricane is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Central Florida Hurricane works best with a E 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 Central Florida Hurricane. 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.
Central Florida Hurricane is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Central Florida Hurricane represents the open beach south of New Smyrna Beach, likely along the 24-mile undeveloped stretch of Canaveral National Seashore. The name denotes a storm-swell-dependent beach break — on flat days there is little surf, but during hurricane swells the open beach produces quality waves far less crowded than the NSB inlet. A remote, pristine option when the inlet maxes out.
The prime season at Central Florida Hurricane 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 Central Florida Hurricane include sharks, strong currents, stingrays, crowding during hurricane swells, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Central Florida Hurricane 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.
