Hess surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 01 Feb 2026 EST
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Hess surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hess sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is 4.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hess this week:

The surf forecast for Hess over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hess in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 2nd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 2nd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 2nd Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hess over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min -4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
E
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.1
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.5
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.9
NNW
Period(s) (?)99101113131212121111111111111157984
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)713518830746446430422217110710771472311111535641824
Wind
(km/h)
45
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
NW
5
N
5
E
10
SSW
5
W
10
SSE
15
WSW
20
SW
20
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
W
30
WNW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:37AM
0.97
7:41PM
0.73
8:24AM
0.96
8:33PM
0.75
9:07AM
0.93
9:23PM
0.77
9:48AM
0.87
10:12PM
0.78
10:26AM
0.81
11:00PM
0.77
11:03AM
0.74
11:48PM
0.75
11:39AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:37AM
0.00
1:44PM
0.18
1:30AM
0.03
2:30PM
0.16
2:22AM
0.07
3:13PM
0.15
3:13AM
0.12
3:55PM
0.15
4:04AM
0.18
4:36PM
0.15
4:56AM
0.24
5:17PM
0.16
5:50AM
0.29
5:59PM
0.18
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sat
07
Sunrise-7:09--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05-
Sunset--6:01--6:01--6:02--6:04--6:05--6:06--6:06
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------81------
Temp. °C2365811101213141719171315131316111818
Feels °C (?)-10-6-3-2155101112151713911881171213
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Information about the Hess Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hess provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hess can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hess 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 (Hess) 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 Hess 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.

Hess is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Melbourne. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Melbourne. Melbourne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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