Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at NE 14th Ct. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at NE 14th Ct., 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: 1–1ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with gentle NNE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
NE 14th Court in Fort Lauderdale is a sheltered beach break that does not work very often — clean surfable waves appear only about 15% of the time in the best month. Waves occur perhaps 2-3 times a year reaching 5-6 feet; otherwise expect windchop with frequent closeouts. However, it has a relaxed atmosphere with no aggro attitudes, making it good for learning on the rare days it works.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at NE 14th Ct. is 1ft with a 2.05s swell period. Wind is S 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 NE 14th Ct. is 1ft, produced by a 0.6ft SE 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 NE 14th Ct. is Saturday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 4.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
NE 14th Ct. 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 NE 14th Ct.. 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.
NE 14th Ct. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. NE 14th Court in Fort Lauderdale is a sheltered beach break that does not work very often — clean surfable waves appear only about 15% of the time in the best month. Waves occur perhaps 2-3 times a year reaching 5-6 feet; otherwise expect windchop with frequent closeouts. However, it has a relaxed atmosphere with no aggro attitudes, making it good for learning on the rare days it works.
The prime season at NE 14th Ct. 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 NE 14th Ct. include rip currents, jellyfish, boat traffic, tourists in water, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our NE 14th Ct. 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.
