Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Crescent Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Crescent 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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light WSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the W.
Crescent Beach is a shifty, sand-bottom beach break and the last surfable stretch before the sharky Matanzas Inlet. It doesn't hold big surf, but can turn garden-variety wind chop into fun, peaky waves depending on sandbar alignment. If the sandbars are good in St. Augustine, they'll be good here too. Well-suited for beginners and longboarders looking for uncrowded, mellow conditions.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Crescent Beach is 1ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph 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 Crescent Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.4ft N secondary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft E 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 Crescent Beach is Saturday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Crescent Beach 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 Crescent 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.
Crescent Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Crescent Beach is a shifty, sand-bottom beach break and the last surfable stretch before the sharky Matanzas Inlet. It doesn't hold big surf, but can turn garden-variety wind chop into fun, peaky waves depending on sandbar alignment. If the sandbars are good in St. Augustine, they'll be good here too. Well-suited for beginners and longboarders looking for uncrowded, mellow conditions.
The prime season at Crescent 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 Crescent Beach include strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, holiday crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Crescent 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
