Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Main Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Main 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: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light N winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle W breeze.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle W breeze.
Main Beach at Fernandina is Amelia Island's primary surf spot, known for spitting sand-bottom barrels just yards from shore. With limited interference from outside sandbars, it delivers a legit shorebreak experience at higher tides — hollow, fast, and powerful. When a solid NE swell hits in winter, this spot fires with some of the longest, most powerful lines on the island.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Main Beach is 0-1ft with a 7.8s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph 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 Main Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.8ft 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 Main Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Main Beach works best with a NE 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 Main 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.
Main Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Main Beach at Fernandina is Amelia Island's primary surf spot, known for spitting sand-bottom barrels just yards from shore. With limited interference from outside sandbars, it delivers a legit shorebreak experience at higher tides — hollow, fast, and powerful. When a solid NE swell hits in winter, this spot fires with some of the longest, most powerful lines on the island.
The prime season at Main Beach is winter, 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 Main Beach include powerful shorebreak, rip currents, sharks, jellyfish, pier pilings. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Main 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.
