Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate E wind around 9mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 5s. Swell builds, getting up to 4-5ft by PM. Expect 12mph NNE winds by the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s and light winds out of the WNW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 1-2ft with a 6.4s 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 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 Neptune Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
