Surf spot

Port st.joe cape

Forecast conditions and map view for Port st.joe cape in USA, Gulf Coast, Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Florida
Coordinates: 29.8121, -85.3027

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	2.6	2.6	4.3	4.2	4.2	4.9	5	5.2	5	4.8	5	5	5.6	5.7	5.8	6	6.1	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.3	3.2	5.8	5.8	3	3.3	3.8	3.9	3.7	3	3.1	3.8	3.5	3.6	4.2	4.5	3.7	3.5	3.3	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.2	3.1	3	2.6	2.6	2.6	3	2.8	2.8	2.9	2.6	2.8	3
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	2	1	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	6.9	6.9	4.3	6.5	15.7	13.4	8.6	9.4	6.6	8.8	5.5	6.6	18.2	14.7	8.1	8.7	1.5	4.3	4.9	6.4	15.6	21.5	7.8	9.2	17.2	16.3	14.2	17.4	14.4	10.5	8.3	14.7	13.1	11.1	12.3	14.2	5.6	13.2	8.4	5.6	7.9	7.4	8.4	8.2	10.8	17.7	12.7	11	10.1	11.5	13.7	19.2	18.7	19.6	18.4	12
Wind direction	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WGlassy	WCross	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross-on	WCross	NOffshore	NWCross-off	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	NWGlassy	EGlassy	NNEGlassy	NEOffshore	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ENECross-off	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross-off	ECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	SWOnshore	WSWCross-on	NWCross-off	NEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	WNWCross	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WNWCross	WNWCross	WNWCross	WNWCross	WCross-on	WCross-on	WCross-on	NOffshore

Port St. Joe Cape, Florida (Gulf Coast) is a small-cap, often overlooked surf spot on the Florida Panhandle’s Gulf Coast. It’s not a consistent big-wave destination, but when the right swell and wind line up, it can produce fun, clean, peaky surf for shortboarders, longboarders, and beginners alike.

Quick description

Wave type: Beach break / sandbar surf
Best conditions: Hurricane swells, tropical systems, or strong Gulf lows with offshore winds
Wave quality: Usually soft to moderate, but can get punchier on bigger swells
Crowds: Generally light compared with more famous Florida surf areas
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate on smaller days; more advanced when larger storm surf arrives

What to expect

Port St. Joe sits along a stretch of coast that gets plenty of sunshine but only occasional surf. The Gulf of Mexico is known for being inconsistent, so sessions are often weather-dependent. When a storm pushes swell into the Gulf, the sandbars near the cape can shape up into short, fun peaks or longer, more rideable walls.

Because it’s a sandy coastline, the shape of the waves can change quickly after tides, storms, or shifting sandbars. One day it may be nearly flat, and the next it could be the best surf in the region.

Best time to surf

Late summer through fall: Hurricane season brings the most reliable swell
Winter: Can also deliver surf from strong cold fronts and Gulf lows
Wind: Light offshore or calm winds are ideal; onshore winds can make it messy fast

Hazards / notes

Rip currents can be strong during bigger swell events
Shifting sandbars and shallow sections can make it a bit tricky
Weather changes quickly in the Gulf, especially during storm season
Marine life / water quality can vary depending on conditions

Overall vibe

Port St. Joe Cape is more of a hidden, conditions-based surf location than a guaranteed surf break. It’s best for surfers who are flexible and can chase forecasts. When it’s working, it offers a laid-back Gulf Coast surf experience with a quiet local feel and far less competition than major East Coast surf zones.