Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Neptune Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Neptune Beach, 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, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light NE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light WSW winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the W.
Neptune Beach features various sandbar breaks at the end of every beach access point along this quiet residential stretch between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. Waves range from calm and forgiving on small days to powerful on strong swells, with both lefts and rights. A quieter, more laid-back alternative to the busier Jax Beach Pier area.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Neptune Beach is 1ft with a 7.85s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph 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 Neptune Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.3ft N primary swell at 3s, a 1.4ft ESE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Neptune Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Neptune Beach 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 Neptune Beach. 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.
Neptune Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Neptune Beach features various sandbar breaks at the end of every beach access point along this quiet residential stretch between Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach. Waves range from calm and forgiving on small days to powerful on strong swells, with both lefts and rights. A quieter, more laid-back alternative to the busier Jax Beach Pier area.
The prime season at Neptune Beach 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 Neptune Beach include rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowded lineups during peak swells, strong onshore winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Neptune Beach 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.
