Florida - West Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Englewood, Florida - West 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, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate WSW wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: flat–flatft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with light N winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: flat–flatft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the N. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
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Englewood is a mellow beach break on florida - west coast, nestled along the Gulf of Mexico near Manasota Key, where the shoreline faces ESE and picks up wind-driven chop and rare groundswells that funnel through the Gulf. Waves here are typically small and soft, making it an ideal spot for beginners and longboarders looking for a relaxed session with minimal crowds. What makes Englewood unique is its laid-back atmosphere and the occasional bump generated by tropical systems tracking through the Gulf, when the region can surprise surfers with fun, playful surf.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Englewood is 0-1ft with a 3.4s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph 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 Englewood is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.3ft SW primary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft SSW 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 Englewood is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Englewood works best with a W swell and E 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 Englewood. 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.
Englewood is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Englewood is a mellow beach break on florida - west coast, nestled along the Gulf of Mexico near Manasota Key, where the shoreline faces ESE and picks up wind-driven chop and rare groundswells that funnel through the Gulf. Waves here are typically small and soft, making it an ideal spot for beginners and longboarders looking for a relaxed session with minimal crowds. What makes Englewood unique is its laid-back atmosphere and the occasional bump generated by tropical systems tracking through the Gulf, when the region can surprise surfers with fun, playful surf.
The prime season at Englewood 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 Englewood include shallow sandbars, stingrays, jellyfish, boat traffic, flat conditions most of the year. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Englewood 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.
