Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Vero Beach, 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 strong ESE wind at 17mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 9s with light NE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
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Vero Beach offers roughly 3 miles of surfable beach break with the Vero Beach Pier as the focal point. The pier creates quality sandbars on both sides, making it one of the better high-tide options on the Treasure Coast. Lacks the power of Sebastian Inlet 12 miles north, but free parking, forgiving waves, and easy access make it a solid everyday option.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Vero Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 16mph 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 Vero Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft E 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 Vero Beach is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach. 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.
Vero Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Vero Beach offers roughly 3 miles of surfable beach break with the Vero Beach Pier as the focal point. The pier creates quality sandbars on both sides, making it one of the better high-tide options on the Treasure Coast. Lacks the power of Sebastian Inlet 12 miles north, but free parking, forgiving waves, and easy access make it a solid everyday option.
The prime season at Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach include rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowded lineups during swells, strong onshore winds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Vero Beach 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.
