Surf Forecasts:
Fifth Street (Miami) surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fifth Street (Miami) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fifth Street (Miami) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fifth Street (Miami) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright, listen up. The whole 16-day forecast for Fifth Street (Miami) is a tough pill to swallow. This is a sheltered, inconsistent spot that rarely fires, and this run is shaping up to be a real dud. We’re looking at a big, empty gap with no decent surf. The first real chance doesn't roll in until the 9th of September, and even then it’s a struggle.
The water temp is sitting around 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze.
For the first week, from the 4th to the 8th of September, it’s flat as a pancake. Swell heights are a joke, 0.3ft to 1ft, with periods as short as 3 seconds. The combined energy is basically zero, with readings like 2 to 11 (weak energy). Winds are mostly cross-onshore, tearing up any chance of a wave. We get a couple of glassy mornings on the 7th and 8th, but with no swell, it’s just a flat, shiny ocean. Total bust.
Then, from the 9th of September, we finally see a bump. It’s not a standout, but it’s all we’ve got. Swell climbs to 2ft to 3ft from the NNE, with periods around 7 to 10 seconds. The combined energy hits a modest 63 to 86 (moderate wave energy) on the 13th and 14th. The catch? The wind is howling from the ESE and ENE, blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore at 12 to 15 mph, making it a choppy, bumpy mess. The 9th of September morning has offshore wind, but the swell is a tiny 1ft.
After that, from the 15th of September, it’s back to the dumps. Swell drops off, and the wind cranks up even more, with a fresh breeze up to 22 mph from the ENE on the 17th. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The 19th of September shows a little flicker with a 2ft swell from the north and cross-onshore winds, but with a fresh breeze lumping it up, it’s not worth the effort.
So, bottom line: there’s nothing to get stoked about. The best window is the 13th and 14th of September, with the biggest swell of the period, but the onshore winds will kill it. For a rare, inconsistent spot like this, a blank run is pretty normal. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, don’t bother waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 4 | SE 3 | E 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | N 9 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
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 kJ | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 56 | 54 | 24 | 33 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:44PM0.83m | 2:50AM0.79m | 3:57PM0.83m | 4:07AM0.80m | 5:09PM0.85m | 5:21AM0.84m | 6:12PM0.90m | 6:27AM0.89m | 7:06PM0.94m | 7:24AM0.95m | 7:54PM0.98m | 8:15AM0.99m | 8:39PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM0.08m | 8:50PM0.25m | 9:21AM0.10m | 10:06PM0.25m | 10:35AM0.10m | 11:18PM0.21m | 11:45AM0.07m | 00:21AM0.16m | 12:45PM0.04m | 1:16AM0.09m | 1:39PM0.02m | 2:05AM0.04m | 2:28PM0.01m | 2:50AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | — | 9 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 56 | 54 | 24 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | E 8 | — | N 7 | NE 6 | N 6 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | N 6 | NE 8 | N 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | NE 10 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 24 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | E 3 | E 4 | ESE 3 | E 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 1632 | 328 | 953 | 1632 | 1134 | 328 | 325 | 328 | 328 | 325 | 847 | 359 | 1632 | 234 | 362 | 1559 | 328 | 235 | 292 | 359 |
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