Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Flagler Ave., 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: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate NE wind around 12mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle S breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle NW breeze.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Rideable all day with 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 9s and calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Flagler Avenue is the cultural and commercial heart of New Smyrna Beach, with drive-on beach access and the town's main beach entry. The surf here can wedge up and barrel on the right swell, reaching 2-10 feet. More of a "town beach" compared to the inlet — reliable but not as high-quality. Plenty of surf shops, rentals, and lesson providers nearby.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Flagler Ave. is 1-2ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is NE at 11mph 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 Flagler Ave. is 1-2ft, 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 Flagler Ave. is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Flagler Ave. works best with a E swell and SW 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 Flagler Ave.. 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.
Flagler Ave. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Flagler Avenue is the cultural and commercial heart of New Smyrna Beach, with drive-on beach access and the town's main beach entry. The surf here can wedge up and barrel on the right swell, reaching 2-10 feet. More of a "town beach" compared to the inlet — reliable but not as high-quality. Plenty of surf shops, rentals, and lesson providers nearby.
The prime season at Flagler Ave. 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 Flagler Ave. include sharks, crowds, rip currents, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Flagler Ave. 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.
