Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at St. Augustine for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at St. Augustine, 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. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light W winds.
St. Augustine Beach centers around the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, the most popular surf spot in the area. Sandbars offshore shape waves into long, rideable walls with both lefts and rights. The surf here tends toward softer, more forgiving conditions — not often heavy or hollow, but consistently fun during smaller swells and clean winter cold front lines.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at St. Augustine is 0-1ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is ENE 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 St. Augustine is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.4ft N secondary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft 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 St. Augustine is Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
St. Augustine works best with a E 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 St. Augustine. 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.
St. Augustine is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. St. Augustine Beach centers around the St. Johns County Ocean Pier, the most popular surf spot in the area. Sandbars offshore shape waves into long, rideable walls with both lefts and rights. The surf here tends toward softer, more forgiving conditions — not often heavy or hollow, but consistently fun during smaller swells and clean winter cold front lines.
The prime season at St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine include occasional strong currents, scattered rocks near inlet areas, busy beach in summer months. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our St. Augustine 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.
