Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wilbur by the Sea, 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. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph NE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light NW winds.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, gentle ENE breeze, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Wilbur by the Sea is a quiet, unincorporated community of about 550 residents between Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet that has resisted high-rise development. The beaches are pristine with notably clearer water than surrounding spots. No pier or jetty features — just an uncrowded open beach break with a sandy bottom, ideal for a mellow session away from the tourist zones.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wilbur by the Sea is 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 12mph 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 Wilbur by the Sea is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft ESE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft 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 Wilbur by the Sea is Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wilbur by the Sea 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 Wilbur by the Sea. 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.
Wilbur by the Sea is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Wilbur by the Sea is a quiet, unincorporated community of about 550 residents between Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet that has resisted high-rise development. The beaches are pristine with notably clearer water than surrounding spots. No pier or jetty features — just an uncrowded open beach break with a sandy bottom, ideal for a mellow session away from the tourist zones.
The prime season at Wilbur by the Sea 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 Wilbur by the Sea include sandbars shift seasonally, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Wilbur by the Sea 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.
