Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ormond 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: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with light NE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle NW breeze.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 8s with light ENE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with light WSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Ormond Beach is a classic Florida - East Coast beach break situated just north of Daytona Beach, offering mellow, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The wide, sandy shoreline faces east into the Atlantic, picking up northeast groundswells and tropical storm energy that rolls through during fall hurricane season. The relatively gentle wave energy and forgiving sandbars make it a popular spot for locals learning to surf, though it can surprise on bigger swell days with punchy, fast-breaking peaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ormond Beach is 0-1ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ormond Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft NE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.6ft ESE tertiary swell at 5s, a 1ft NNE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Ormond Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ormond Beach 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 Ormond 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.
Ormond Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Ormond Beach is a classic Florida - East Coast beach break situated just north of Daytona Beach, offering mellow, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The wide, sandy shoreline faces east into the Atlantic, picking up northeast groundswells and tropical storm energy that rolls through during fall hurricane season. The relatively gentle wave energy and forgiving sandbars make it a popular spot for locals learning to surf, though it can surprise on bigger swell days with punchy, fast-breaking peaks.
The prime season at Ormond 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 Ormond Beach include strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowded lineups during swell events. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ormond 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.
