FA's surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 16 May 2026 EDT
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FA's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's FA's sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for FA's this week:

The surf forecast for FA's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at FA's in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for FA's over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
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
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
61
72
65
80
74
61
68
114
68
73
108
134
112
158
99
131
52
69
69
50
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
SE
15
E
20
E
10
SSE
10
E
20
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:10AM1.38m
8:36PM1.87m
9:03AM1.38m
9:29PM1.89m
9:57AM1.37m
10:22PM1.86m
10:52AM1.35m
11:17PM1.79m
11:50AM1.32m
00:13AM1.69m
12:49PM1.30m
1:10AM1.57m
1:52PM1.29m
2:11AM1.46m
Low Tide
2:04PM-0.27m
2:58AM-0.17m
2:54PM-0.28m
3:50AM-0.16m
3:46PM-0.25m
4:45AM-0.12m
4:42PM-0.19m
5:45AM-0.08m
5:45PM-0.10m
6:47AM-0.04m
6:53PM-0.02m
7:48AM-0.02m
8:01PM0.05m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
26
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
25
24
25
26
25
26
27
26
26
27
27
25
28
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
E
15
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
0.8
ESE
9
0.1
E
15
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
26
15
20
1
4
9
20
3
3
24
24
4
134
112
4
99
4
52
69
69
50
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.3
NE
6
0.2
ENE
11
0.1
NE
5
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.5
SE
4
0.6
ESE
4
Energy kJ
3
2
5
12
1
7
4
3
2
1
4
4
4
4
10
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
11
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
2
3
3
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
48
61
72
65
80
74
61
68
114
68
73
108
158
131
22
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
549
1587
565
549
1568
915
805
2068
1196
438
438
549
549
1646
3
549
1554
3
54
1905
3
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the FA's Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for FA's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at FA's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our FA's 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 (FA's) 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 FA's 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.

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