Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Main Street Pier, 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: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 12mph from the NNE.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle NW breeze.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 7mph ENE winds, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light WSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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Main Street Pier is the epicenter of Daytona Beach surfing, with defined peaks on both sides of the pier. The north side's "Pier Bowls" section produces the punchiest waves, getting hollow on SE and E swells. The south side is more mechanical and favors S swells. A surfing hotspot since the 1960s and still the hub of the local surf scene.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Main Street Pier is 0-1+ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is NNE at 13mph 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 Street Pier is 0-1+ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft NE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.6ft ESE tertiary swell at 4s, a 1ft NNE 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 Main Street Pier is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Main Street Pier 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 Main Street Pier. 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 Street Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Main Street Pier is the epicenter of Daytona Beach surfing, with defined peaks on both sides of the pier. The north side's "Pier Bowls" section produces the punchiest waves, getting hollow on SE and E swells. The south side is more mechanical and favors S swells. A surfing hotspot since the 1960s and still the hub of the local surf scene.
The prime season at Main Street Pier 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 Main Street Pier include pier pilings, moderate currents near pier, crowded during peak times, occasional sea grass. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Main Street Pier 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.
