Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Matanzas Inlet for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Matanzas Inlet, 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: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with gentle SSW breeze.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 5s and gentle SW breeze. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and poor - fair.
Matanzas Inlet is where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic with no jetties to stabilize the constantly shifting sandbars. Both the north and south sides break, with the best peak often in the middle of the inlet mouth. Waves can peel for up to 100 meters when conditions align. Check conditions from the A1A bridge before paddling out — strong tidal currents and heavy shark presence are ever-present.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Matanzas Inlet is 1ft with a 8.1s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph 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 Matanzas Inlet is 1ft, produced by a 1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.4ft N secondary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft E 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 Matanzas Inlet is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Matanzas Inlet works best with a NE 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 Matanzas Inlet. 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.
Matanzas Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Matanzas Inlet is where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic with no jetties to stabilize the constantly shifting sandbars. Both the north and south sides break, with the best peak often in the middle of the inlet mouth. Waves can peel for up to 100 meters when conditions align. Check conditions from the A1A bridge before paddling out — strong tidal currents and heavy shark presence are ever-present.
The prime season at Matanzas Inlet 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 Matanzas Inlet include sharks, strong tidal currents, shifting sandbars, boat traffic. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Matanzas Inlet 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.
