Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the NE.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light NW winds.
Wed, May 13: 4–5ft, 8s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, moderate ENE wind around 7mph, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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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 1-2ft with a 8.8s swell period. Wind is NE at 14mph 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 Sunglow Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft ESE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.4ft ESE tertiary swell at 6s, a 1.4ft NNE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
