Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Spanish House, 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: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph SSE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 7mph N winds and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning. Don't wait too long — the wind comes back up after lunch.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 9s with light winds out of the NNE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NE swell at 8s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Named after the distinctive large Spanish-style house visible from the beach, this is the first parking area roughly 2 miles north of Sebastian Inlet. A shallow inside sandbar gives the wave more push than typical Florida beach breaks. Under ideal conditions — strong swell, low tide, offshore wind — Spanish House produces nonstop barrels. A popular alternative when Sebastian Inlet is too crowded or too heavy.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Spanish House is 2-3ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is ESE at 13mph 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 Spanish House is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft ESE secondary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft E tertiary 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 Spanish House is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Spanish House 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 Spanish House. 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.
Spanish House is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Named after the distinctive large Spanish-style house visible from the beach, this is the first parking area roughly 2 miles north of Sebastian Inlet. A shallow inside sandbar gives the wave more push than typical Florida beach breaks. Under ideal conditions — strong swell, low tide, offshore wind — Spanish House produces nonstop barrels. A popular alternative when Sebastian Inlet is too crowded or too heavy.
The prime season at Spanish House 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 Spanish House include strong currents, jellyfish, sharks, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Spanish House 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.
