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Hess surfForecast / Florida – North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hess this week:
The surf forecast for Hess over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hess in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. 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 Thursday (May 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hess over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 11 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | |
10 | 13 | 65 | 95 | 119 | 62 | 64 | 48 | 37 | 26 | 19 | 55 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 90 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:10PM0.78m | 5:12AM0.74m | 6:06PM0.86m | 6:06AM0.73m | 7:00PM0.94m | 7:00AM0.72m | 7:55PM1.00m | 7:54AM0.71m | 8:49PM1.03m | 8:49AM0.70m | 9:44PM1.04m | 9:45AM0.69m | 10:39PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.17m | 11:20PM0.23m | 11:32AM0.10m | 00:17AM0.20m | 12:16PM0.04m | 1:12AM0.17m | 1:03PM-0.01m | 2:08AM0.15m | 1:52PM-0.04m | 3:04AM0.14m | 2:43PM-0.05m | 4:01AM0.15m | 3:37PM-0.04m | 5:00AM0.16m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — |
2 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
28 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 11 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
 kJ | 6 | 10 | 65 | 95 | 119 | 62 | 64 | 5 | 37 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 35 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SE 4 | E 11 | ESE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 10 | ENE 11 | — | NE 8 | E 10 | — | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | E 7 | E 10 | E 8 | E 15 | E 7 | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 11 | — | NE 10 | — | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NE 7 | — | E 7 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 13 | 20 | — | — | — | 5 | 48 | — | 26 | 19 | 55 | 67 | 67 | 65 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 90 | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 593 | 494 | 0 | 7 | 96 | 83 | 2 | 247 | 2 | 83 | 920 | 6 | 996 | 1064 | 6 | 156 | 1262 | 183 | 920 | 1580 | 702 |
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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 16 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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