The Shoals Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.43° N 81.40° W

Issued: 1 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Shoals sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

The Shoals surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Shoals surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, E swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Shoals this week:

The surf forecast for The Shoals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Shoals in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 5PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Shoals over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 35°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
E
8
0.9
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
1
SSE
5
0.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
28
77
73
55
46
48
49
43
48
64
55
64
31
26
88
45
26
30
52
24
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
15
SSW
10
NW
15
SSE
15
WSW
15
NE
25
NE
10
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
S
0
N
15
SE
15
SSW
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:23PM1.96m
8:28AM1.63m
9:04PM1.97m
9:11AM1.64m
9:43PM1.97m
9:53AM1.65m
10:21PM1.95m
10:34AM1.66m
10:57PM1.92m
11:15AM1.68m
11:33PM1.89m
11:55AM1.70m
00:11AM1.85m
12:37PM1.75m
Low Tide
2:54AM0.34m
2:40PM0.29m
3:33AM0.32m
3:19PM0.28m
4:09AM0.30m
3:57PM0.29m
4:44AM0.30m
4:34PM0.30m
5:20AM0.29m
5:13PM0.33m
5:57AM0.28m
5:57PM0.36m
6:36AM0.27m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
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8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
6
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
31
30
32
35
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
29
28
29
29
29
30
Feels °C
32
31
34
37
31
31
29
31
30
29
30
30
29
29
31
31
30
33
30
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.7
SE
4
0.7
SE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
SE
5
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
59
21
77
73
55
46
48
38
26
24
13
13
25
31
16
13
26
21
26
37
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
28
10
10
10
25
26
8
26
4
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.2
WSW
2
0.6
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
SE
5
1
SSE
5
Energy kJ
14
1
6
29
49
43
48
64
55
64
88
45
30
52
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
793
83
0
13
13
206
589
589
387
724
389
298
732
13
206
2040
13
18
246
0
1393
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
1
1
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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Information about the The Shoals Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Shoals provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Shoals can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Shoals 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 (The Shoals) 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 The Shoals 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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