Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Peters Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Peters Point, 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 barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle NNE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle W breeze.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light W winds.
Peters Point is an open beach break on the central section of Amelia Island, offering scattered peaks with fewer crowds than Main Beach or the pier. The hard-packed sand near the waterline and east-facing exposure pick up NE Atlantic swells well. A good second option when the main breaks are too crowded, with free parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Peters Point is 0-1ft with a 7.8s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph 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 Peters Point is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.8ft E 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 Peters Point is Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 8.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Peters Point 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 Peters Point. 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.
Peters Point is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Peters Point is an open beach break on the central section of Amelia Island, offering scattered peaks with fewer crowds than Main Beach or the pier. The hard-packed sand near the waterline and east-facing exposure pick up NE Atlantic swells well. A good second option when the main breaks are too crowded, with free parking, restrooms, and seasonal lifeguards.
The prime season at Peters Point is winter, 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 Peters Point include rip currents, sharks, jellyfish, vehicles on beach. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Peters Point 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.
