Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 14mph out of the SE.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 6s and light winds out of the S. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 3s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 8s with light NNW winds. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor by then.
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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 2-3ft with a 3.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at NE 14th Ct. is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.6ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft N secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NE tertiary swell at 10s, a 1.6ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Monday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 3.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
