Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ponte Vedra, 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 9mph ENE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the S.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on ESE swell at 5s. Size picks up as the day goes on — 2-3ft by afternoon. Wind increases to 10mph from the NNE.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 7s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Ponte Vedra is unique in the Jacksonville area thanks to a coquina rock shelf beneath the sand that creates reef-like characteristics, especially at low tide. The break shifts every few years between an outside reef break and an inside beach break depending on storms. When a solid NE groundswell hits the exposed shelf, it produces fast walls and defined peaks — the only true reef component in the immediate Jax area.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ponte Vedra is 1-2ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph 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 Ponte Vedra 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 0.7ft 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 Ponte Vedra is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ponte Vedra works best with a NE 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 Ponte Vedra. 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.
Ponte Vedra is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Ponte Vedra is unique in the Jacksonville area thanks to a coquina rock shelf beneath the sand that creates reef-like characteristics, especially at low tide. The break shifts every few years between an outside reef break and an inside beach break depending on storms. When a solid NE groundswell hits the exposed shelf, it produces fast walls and defined peaks — the only true reef component in the immediate Jax area.
The prime season at Ponte Vedra 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 Ponte Vedra include coquina rock shelf, sharks, rip currents, jet skis. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Ponte Vedra 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.
