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Shell Island Surf Forecast
/ Florida – Gulf (38 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
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Shell Island surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 07 May 2026 CDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Shell Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shell Island sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shell Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Shell Island in the next 16 days are 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shell Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°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 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | |
42 | 53 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 74 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | off | on | off | cross | on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:32PM0.44m | 2:15PM0.42m | 3:00PM0.38m | 3:55PM0.32m | 12:02PM0.25m | 5:49PM0.25m | 8:19AM0.26m | 9:33PM0.19m | 7:46AM0.32m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM-0.03m | 1:32AM-0.01m | 1:51AM0.03m | 1:57AM0.09m | 2:41PM0.24m | 1:17AM0.16m | 4:03PM0.16m | 10:11PM0.19m | 4:56PM0.07m | ||||||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 8 | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | SE 4 |
 kJ | — | — | 25 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — | 24 | 18 | 21 | — | 6 | — | 25 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 4 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | W 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SE 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 3 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | W 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 42 | 53 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 18 | — | — | — | 24 | 31 | 74 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 415 | 115 | 815 | 948 | 942 | 947 | 915 | 434 | 486 | 416 | 426 | 428 | 416 | 428 | 754 | 785 | 717 | 1282 | 510 | 1056 | 428 |
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Information about the Shell Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shell Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shell Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shell Island 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 (Shell Island) 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 Shell Island 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.
Shell Island is 13 km (8 miles) from Panama City. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Panama City. Panama City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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