Matanzas Inlet surf break

Matanzas Inlet surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 EST
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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
18.0° C
(Which is 3.7°C colder than average for this time of year)
Nearby Cam: 8km away, North Vilano - South Ponte Vedra Surf Station Cam


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matanzas Inlet this week:

The surf forecast for Matanzas Inlet over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Matanzas Inlet in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 24th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 24th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 30th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
NE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)99999999121211111111101298667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1199474785640414137907945552928905233131145131
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
5
NNW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
WSW
10
WNW
0
S
15
W
15
W
10
WNW
10
W
5
NNW
10
E
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NW
20
N
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:44AM
1.48
11:08PM
1.22
11:26AM
1.42
11:54PM
1.26
12:12PM
1.36
12:46AM
1.31
1:05PM
1.29
1:44AM
1.39
2:06PM
1.24
2:47AM
1.48
3:11PM
1.22
3:49AM
1.58
4:14PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:02PM
0.10
4:59AM
0.16
5:47PM
0.09
5:57AM
0.18
6:35PM
0.06
6:59AM
0.18
7:25PM
0.02
8:02AM
0.16
8:17PM
-0.03
9:05AM
0.12
9:11PM
-0.08
10:08AM
0.07
10:09PM
-0.14
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--
Sunset-5:30--5:31--5:31--5:32--5:32--5:34--5:35-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C23232122212123242024262223232224261910129
Feels °C (?)212121222021232518242623232322212318453
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The above surf forecast table for Matanzas Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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