Surf Forecasts:
Miami surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Miami this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Miami in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Miami over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening with the surf at Miami.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a real disappointment. There’s not a single day where I’d tell you to grab your board and head out. The wave comment on every single record is “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are all zeros. On the plus side, Miami is a consistent spot, so this kind of blank run is a bit unusual – it tends not to stay this flat and messy for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
The first few days, from Tuesday the 1st through to Wednesday the 9th, we’ve got a small, weak swell hanging around 4ft to 6ft, but it’s coming from the ESE or SE with a short period of 6 to 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (144 to 446), and the wind is a constant cross-onshore or onshore breeze from the ESE or SE at 9 to 16 mph. That’s making the water choppy and bumpy – nothing worth paddling into.
Then, from Thursday the 10th of September through to the end of the outlook on the 16th, the swell actually picks up. We’re looking at 5ft to 7ft, with the combined energy jumping into the moderate-to-strong range (397 to 609). But the wind problem stays the same – fresh cross-onshore at 16 to 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. With that much wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The short period of 7 to 9 seconds means the waves will be crumbly and weak, even when there’s a bit of size.
The water temperature is sitting at 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit if you’re desperate for a float.
Honestly, save your energy. There’s nothing here to get excited about for the next couple of weeks.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 414 | 443 | 454 | 405 | 405 | 374 | 363 | 383 | 406 | 436 | 388 | 343 | 301 | 257 | 237 | 207 | 196 | 196 | 186 | 155 | 187 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:48PM2.02m | 7:21AM2.06m | 7:29PM1.89m | 8:11AM1.91m | 8:21PM1.73m | 9:19AM1.74m | 9:41PM1.60m | 10:59AM1.67m | 11:31PM1.60m | 12:36PM1.76m | 1:00AM1.76m | 1:42PM1.92m | 2:00AM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:49PM0.23m | 1:03AM0.12m | 1:31PM0.37m | 1:47AM0.25m | 2:22PM0.53m | 2:47AM0.41m | 3:37PM0.68m | 4:16AM0.53m | 5:24PM0.71m | 6:02AM0.50m | 6:55PM0.57m | 7:21AM0.34m | 7:54PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 414 | 16 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 13 | N 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 13 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 10 | S 12 | NE 9 | N 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 443 | 454 | 405 | 405 | 374 | 363 | 383 | 406 | 436 | 388 | 343 | 301 | 257 | 237 | 207 | 196 | 196 | 186 | 155 | 187 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 870 | 1640 | 50 | 870 | 2042 | 2018 | 1069 | 1619 | 29 | 870 | 1640 | 1640 | 870 | 1640 | 1667 | 870 | 2020 | 1707 | 870 | 1707 | 1029 |
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The above surf forecast table for Miami provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Miami can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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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