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Chandeleur Islands Surf Forecast

Florida - West Coast

Dauphin IslandFlatAlabama Point0-1ftGrand Isle1-2ftFourchon0-1ftThe Cross (Pensacola Beach)0-1ft
Chandeleur Islands surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
5.25s
Wind
12mph
SSE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 5sESE
Wind Swell
0.7ft @ 3sSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Summer

The Chandeleur Islands offer isolated beach breaks across a chain of barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico, with consistent small to medium waves that work best during summer gulf swells. These pristine, underdeveloped breaks attract adventurous surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded conditions far from the mainland. The shallow sandbars shift regularly, creating dynamic and mellow peaks ideal for progression.

Remote locationBoat access requiredShallow watersStrong currentsMarine life

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm

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Chandeleur Islands Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Chandeleur Islands?
The current wave height at Chandeleur Islands is 0-1ft with a 5.25s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Chandeleur Islands surf forecast?
Our Chandeleur Islands 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.