
Surf Forecasts:
Fifth Street (Miami) surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NNE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fifth Street (Miami) this week:
The surf forecast for Fifth Street (Miami) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fifth Street (Miami) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fifth Street (Miami) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | N 16 | E 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 73 | 151 | 239 | 285 | 261 | 497 | 525 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:39AM0.73m | 5:29PM0.80m | 5:39AM0.77m | 6:16PM0.84m | 6:29AM0.84m | 6:57PM0.88m | 7:13AM0.90m | 7:34PM0.92m | 7:54AM0.96m | 8:11PM0.96m | 8:35AM1.01m | 8:47PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM0.37m | 10:59AM0.27m | 11:40PM0.33m | 11:54AM0.24m | 00:26AM0.27m | 12:41PM0.20m | 1:06AM0.21m | 1:24PM0.17m | 1:43AM0.15m | 2:04PM0.14m | 2:20AM0.09m | 2:43PM0.12m | 2:58AM0.05m | ||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
7:19 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 73 | 151 | 239 | 285 | 261 | 497 | 525 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | — | NNE 6 | E 8 | S 4 | E 8 | NNE 7 | S 4 | — | E 3 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 15 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | N 16 | NE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 369 | 326 | 325 | 234 | 325 | 326 | 1148 | 325 | 1640 | 234 | 325 | 292 | 13 | 1 | 292 | 68 | 325 | 382 | 514 |
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Information about the Fifth Street (Miami) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fifth Street (Miami) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fifth Street (Miami) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fifth Street (Miami) 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 (Fifth Street (Miami)) 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 Fifth Street (Miami) 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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