Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Mayport Poles, 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 8mph from the E.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light WNW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with light winds out of the ENE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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Mayport Poles is Jacksonville's signature surf spot, named for the row of old wooden pilings stretching through the lineup. It holds a bigger surge than neighboring breaks, producing thick, powerful barrels that can rival anything on the East Coast when conditions align. Best at low tide on a solid NE swell, inside Hanna Park (entrance fee required).
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Mayport Poles is 1-2ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is ENE 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 Mayport Poles is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft ENE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary swell at 3s, a 0.8ft ESE 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 Mayport Poles is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Mayport Poles 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 Mayport Poles. 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.
Mayport Poles is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. Mayport Poles is Jacksonville's signature surf spot, named for the row of old wooden pilings stretching through the lineup. It holds a bigger surge than neighboring breaks, producing thick, powerful barrels that can rival anything on the East Coast when conditions align. Best at low tide on a solid NE swell, inside Hanna Park (entrance fee required).
The prime season at Mayport Poles 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 Mayport Poles include submerged pilings, strong rip currents, sharks, heavy crowds, pollution. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Mayport Poles 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.
