Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Sunglow Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Sunglow Pier, 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 Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with light S winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW.
Sunglow Pier has been a Daytona Beach Shores fixture since 1960, serving as a reliable alternative to Main Street Pier with fewer crowds. The pier focuses swells and creates defined peaks on both sides. Home to Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill and equipped with HD live surf cams. A popular grom hangout that produces slightly better surf than the open Daytona beach.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Sunglow Pier is 0-1ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph 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 Sunglow Pier is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.4ft NNW primary swell at 3s, a 0.2ft ENE secondary swell at 11s, a 1.6ft ESE wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Sunglow Pier is Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 9.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Sunglow Pier 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 Sunglow Pier. 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.
Sunglow Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Sunglow Pier has been a Daytona Beach Shores fixture since 1960, serving as a reliable alternative to Main Street Pier with fewer crowds. The pier focuses swells and creates defined peaks on both sides. Home to Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill and equipped with HD live surf cams. A popular grom hangout that produces slightly better surf than the open Daytona beach.
The prime season at Sunglow Pier 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 Sunglow Pier include pier pilings, swimmers, moderate currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Sunglow Pier 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.
