Shell Island Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.10° N 85.71° W

Issued: 12 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Shell Island sea temperature is
27.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Shell Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Shell Island surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, SW swell with 20 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shell Island this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Shell Island in the next 16 days are 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shell Island over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
7
0.5
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
1
3
7
11
3
6
6
12
6
8
7
8
9
9
10
7
18
15
18
19
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
20
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:23AM0.35m
6:36AM0.42m
7:10AM0.48m
7:59AM0.53m
8:57AM0.57m
9:57AM0.59m
10:55AM0.59m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.06m
5:09PM-0.01m
6:10PM-0.07m
7:17PM-0.11m
8:25PM-0.14m
9:29PM-0.15m
10:24PM-0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:39
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
 mm
1
1
2
1
2
8
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
29
30
30
27
29
30
28
29
29
29
30
30
29
29
29
29
28
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.3
SW
6
0.1
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
1
3
7
6
3
6
6
12
2
8
7
3
3
3
3
3
1
6
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
2
6
2
2
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
1
2
2
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
S
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
11
3
2
3
4
7
8
9
9
10
7
18
15
18
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1782
434
1291
1325
420
715
1475
874
984
1821
1056
1049
1030
415
715
1110
1169
1353
420
1334
915
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
1
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
5
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Information about the Shell Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Shell Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shell Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shell Island surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Shell Island) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Shell Island may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Shell Island is 13 km (8 miles) from Panama City. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Panama City. Panama City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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