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Grand Isle Surf Forecast

Florida - West Coast

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Grand Isle surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.25s
Wind
11mph
SE / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.5ft @ 3sESE

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Spot Guide

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

Grand Isle on Florida's west coast offers accessible beach breaks with gentle, forgiving waves perfect for learning to surf. The sandy bottom and NW-facing orientation make it responsive to autumn swells while remaining relatively sheltered during other seasons. This quiet barrier island spot delivers mellow, rolling waves ideal for beginners and families looking for a peaceful Gulf Coast experience.

Occasional strong currentsShallow water at low tide

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm

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Grand Isle Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Grand Isle?
The current wave height at Grand Isle is 1-2ft with a 3.25s swell period. Wind is SE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Grand Isle surf forecast?
Our Grand Isle 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.