Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 9mph from the ENE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 5s. Swell builds, getting up to 3-4ft by PM. Expect 9mph NNE winds by the afternoon.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on ENE swell at 8s with gentle ENE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and light winds out of the W. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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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 1-2ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph 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 St. Augustine is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft ENE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft SE tertiary swell at 4s, a 0.9ft NNE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
