Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pelican Beach Park, 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 ESE wind around 7mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate S wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 9s with light N winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with gentle W breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Pelican Beach Park sits just south of the RC's / Satellite Beach zone and shares the same coquina-influenced break characteristics. The nearshore reefs produce waves with enough push for critical surfing when overhead. Handles 2-10 feet and works best at low to mid tide. Well-appointed with 131 free parking spaces (including EV charging), making it one of the more accessible breaks in the reef corridor.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pelican Beach Park is 1-2+ft with a 8.85s swell period. Wind is ESE at 14mph 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 Pelican Beach Park is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 13s, a 0.9ft E wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Pelican Beach Park is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pelican Beach Park 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 Pelican Beach Park. 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.
Pelican Beach Park is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Pelican Beach Park sits just south of the RC's / Satellite Beach zone and shares the same coquina-influenced break characteristics. The nearshore reefs produce waves with enough push for critical surfing when overhead. Handles 2-10 feet and works best at low to mid tide. Well-appointed with 131 free parking spaces (including EV charging), making it one of the more accessible breaks in the reef corridor.
The prime season at Pelican Beach Park 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 Pelican Beach Park include shallow coquina reef, rip currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Pelican Beach Park 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.
