Height3.3 ft (1 m)Period5 sDirectionSSETemp.0 °CWind—
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Northeast Florida surf hub
Northeast Florida surf buoys and coastal conditions
Northeast Florida connects the beaches around Fernandina, Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Flagler with a shared Atlantic swell window. Use this hub to compare the offshore signal before translating it to a specific beach.
How to read this coverage
This page brings together surf, swell and wave conditions for Northeast Florida surf buoys and coastal conditions. SwellOracle separates real instrument observations from marine model points so you can understand what you are seeing before making a decision. Current coverage includes 4 recent observations and 0 model points; availability can vary by source and update time.
- Check the timestamp and source before comparing readings.
- Combine height, period and direction with your coastline orientation.
- Use models as context, not as an automatic substitute for a real buoy.
Read the Northeast Florida swell window
Atlantic swell, local wind sea and tropical systems can change the surf quickly along this coast. Compare timestamp, wave height, period and direction together instead of relying on height alone.
Offshore buoy data describes regional energy, not the exact wave at every beach. Finish with local wind, tide, beach orientation, visible conditions and official weather warnings.
Compare beaches across the Atlantic coast
Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach often respond to similar northeast swell, while St. Augustine and Flagler can differ with local exposure, sandbars and wind.
When a tropical system or strong frontal passage is nearby, check the latest official marine and tropical information before entering the water.
Available coverage
4 recent observations
0 model points
0 reference stations
Latest regional observation:
Height2.3 ft (0.7 m)Period5 sDirection—Temp.29 °CWind—
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Height2 ft (0.6 m)Period4 sDirectionESETemp.27.6 °CWind—
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Height2.3 ft (0.7 m)Period5 sDirection—Temp.28.5 °CWind—
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History is enabled gradually when reusable, correctly identified observations are available. Models and references without a stored series keep their own page, but do not show historical charts.
Reference tides
Check predicted high- and low-tide times for the reference port station.
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Source: Local port tide service. Times refer to the reference station and may differ from a nearby beach. Open source
Beaches to compare
Use this table as local context: the same buoy can translate differently depending on exposure, shelter and bottom.
| Beach | Exposure | Break | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernandina Beach | E / NE | Beachbreak | Northeast Florida coast |
| Jacksonville Beach | E / NE | Beachbreak | Northeast Florida coast |
| Atlantic Beach | E / NE | Beachbreak | Jacksonville area |
| St. Augustine Beach | E / SE | Beachbreak | Northeast Florida coast |
| Flagler Beach | E | Beachbreak | Florida Atlantic coast |
Visual check and warnings
Complete the table with a local visual check and official warnings before entering the water.
Regional buoy and conditions table
Compare every station included in this hub by timestamp, source, height, period and direction. Physical stations and models are labelled separately.
| Reference | Source | Updated | Height | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAYS REEF - 40 NM Southeast of Savannah, GAPhysical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-21T01:20:00 UTC | 3.3 ft (1 m) | 5 s | SSE |
| Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-21T00:56:00 UTC | 2.3 ft (0.7 m) | 5 s | — |
| Ponce de Leon Inlet Waves (PNCWAVE)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-21T01:03:00 UTC | 2 ft (0.6 m) | 4 s | ESE |
| St. Augustine, FL (194)Physical station | NOAA/NDBC | 2026-07-21T00:56:00 UTC | 2.3 ft (0.7 m) | 5 s | — |
No numeric difference is calculated when either source has no reading.
Buoy and history FAQs
What buoy information is available for Northeast Florida surf buoys and coastal conditions?
The published catalog includes 4 physical or reference stations and 0 model points for this region. Each source identifies its provider, location, data type and history status so observations are not mixed with estimates.
Why do some buoys have no historical charts?
Charts appear only when SwellOracle has a stored series of reusable, correctly identified observations. A station can keep its information page even when there is not yet a sufficient series for a chart.
What is the difference between a physical buoy and a marine model?
A physical buoy or station represents instrument measurements. A marine model estimates conditions at a grid point. Use observations as local confirmation and models as spatial context rather than treating them as equivalent sources.
How should swell height, period and direction be interpreted?
Read all three variables together: height describes the size of the signal, period helps explain its energy and direction shows where it comes from. Coastline shape, depth and local exposure can change what reaches the beach.
Keep tracking your buoys without missing a reading
Open the map, save your favorite buoys and get more context when you decide when to check conditions.
Practical takeaway
Use Northeast Florida buoy data as offshore confirmation, then apply local wind, tide, sandbar shape and beach exposure.