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17th Ave Surf Forecast
/ Florida – Gulf (38 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
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17th Ave surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
17th Ave surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 17th Ave sea temperature is
23.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 17th Ave this week:
The surf forecast for 17th Ave over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 17th Ave in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 10th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 17th Ave over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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S 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | |
3 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 59 | 72 | 53 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 23 | 119 | 395 | 307 | 124 | 77 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 1:38PM0.42m | 2:39PM0.41m | 3:43PM0.40m | 4:46PM0.38m | 5:48PM0.35m | 6:55PM0.31m | 8:22PM0.25m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM-0.02m | 2:26AM-0.01m | 3:07AM0.00m | 3:41AM0.02m | 4:07AM0.06m | 4:16AM0.11m | 3:22AM0.17m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 |
 kJ | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 43 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 11 | — | — | — | 225 | 124 | 77 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | S 6 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | N 2 | NNW 2 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 33 | 59 | 72 | 53 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | 119 | 395 | 307 | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1126 | 550 | 571 | 1163 | 548 | 549 | 558 | 624 | 0 | 982 | 1171 | 1078 | 1171 | 1211 | 1616 | 742 | 550 | 93 | 3 | 3 | 50 |
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Information about the 17th Ave Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 17th Ave provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 17th Ave can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 17th Ave 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 (17th Ave) 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 17th Ave 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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