Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Playa Linda, 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. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 13mph out of the NE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on NE swell at 9s with gentle WNW breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with light W winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Playalinda is the southern end of Canaveral National Seashore and the primary surf break for the Titusville surfing community, isolated from the rest of Brevard's breaks by Kennedy Space Center. A pristine, sandbar-laden national park beach that picks up groundswells well. The beach closes during rocket launches from nearby KSC launch pads.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Playa Linda is 1-2ft with a 8.9s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph 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 Playa Linda is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft NE primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft ESE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.3ft E tertiary swell at 13s, a 0.4ft ENE 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 Playa Linda is Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Playa Linda works best with a NNE swell and SW 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 Playa Linda. 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.
Playa Linda is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Playalinda is the southern end of Canaveral National Seashore and the primary surf break for the Titusville surfing community, isolated from the rest of Brevard's breaks by Kennedy Space Center. A pristine, sandbar-laden national park beach that picks up groundswells well. The beach closes during rocket launches from nearby KSC launch pads.
The prime season at Playa Linda 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 Playa Linda include sharks, rip currents, beach closures during launches, remote location. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Playa Linda 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.
