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Matanzas Inlet Surf Forecast
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Matanzas Inlet surfForecast / Florida – North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Matanzas Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matanzas Inlet sea temperature is
22.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matanzas Inlet this week:
The surf forecast for Matanzas Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas Inlet in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matanzas Inlet over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
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 kJ (?) | 2715 | 1730 | 1484 | 983 | 748 | 612 | 625 | 500 | 501 | 540 | 595 | 195 | 494 | 227 | 186 | 129 | 107 | 141 | 230 | 155 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:43AM 1.27 | 2:09PM 0.99 | 2:40AM 1.24 | 3:11PM 1.01 | 3:41AM 1.25 | 4:13PM 1.07 | 4:39AM 1.28 | 5:07PM 1.18 | 5:30AM 1.34 | 5:56PM 1.32 | 6:18AM 1.39 | 6:41PM 1.46 | 7:04AM 1.44 | 7:26PM 1.60 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:24AM 0.29 | 8:17PM 0.27 | 9:16AM 0.27 | 9:15PM 0.26 | 10:05AM 0.23 | 10:11PM 0.22 | 10:52AM 0.17 | 11:05PM 0.16 | 11:38AM 0.09 | 11:59PM 0.08 | 12:22PM -0.01 | 12:50AM -0.01 | 1:06PM -0.10 | |||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:51 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | |
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Information about the Matanzas Inlet Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matanzas Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matanzas Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matanzas Inlet 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 (Matanzas Inlet) 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 Matanzas Inlet 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.
Matanzas Inlet is 13 km (8 miles) from Palm Coast. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palm Coast. Palm Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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