Surf spot

South Ponte Vedra Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for South Ponte Vedra Beach in USA, Gulf Coast, Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Florida
Coordinates: 30.0227, -81.3216

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.5	1.1	1	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NNE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.6	5.7	6.4	6.7	7	7	2.9	3	3	7.3	7.1	6.7	6.3	6.5	6.7	7	7.3	7.2	7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	7	7	6.8	6.9	7.1	7.5	5.8	7.7	5.7	5.6	6	6.7	6.3	6.8	6.3	6.8	6.2	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.6	5.1	5	5	5	5	5.2	5	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	6	7	7	6	7	7	2	2	1	7	8	8	8	9	8	9	9	9	9	8	8	8	8	8	7	8	7	6	7	8	5	8	14	44	41	39	51	34	23	27	95	85	89	77	62	53	45	40	35	29	24	21	17	14	14	12
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	5.5	4.7	6.4	5.1	13.6	13.2	14.9	8.4	6.2	6.5	6.1	3.2	12.1	9.7	16.4	6	5.8	4.7	1.4	11.6	12.3	10.5	7.6	5.2	3.9	5.6	16.3	17.9	17.9	16.3	19.1	19.6	14.8	15	23.9	22.5	22.1	21.9	20	15.1	7.3	8.2	14.3	12	12.1	8	6.8	7.6	4.3	2.1	6.2	15.8	15.8	10.2	9.2
Wind direction	SWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWGlassy	SWCross-off	EOnshore	ESECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	EGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	WOffshore	WGlassy	EGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SSECross-on	SGlassy	WSWGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	SSECross-on

South Ponte Vedra Beach is a quieter stretch of Florida surf on the Atlantic side, just north of St. Augustine. It’s not actually on the Gulf Coast, but on the northeast Atlantic coast of Florida. The beach is known for its long, open shoreline, soft sand, and mostly beach-break surf.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Predominantly beach break
Best swell direction: East to northeast
Best wind: Offshore from the west or northwest
Tide sensitivity: Can work across a range of tides, but conditions often improve around mid tide
Wave quality: Usually inconsistent, but can produce fun, clean peaks when a good swell lines up

What to expect

Average size: Often small to moderate
When it’s best: Fall through early spring generally offers the most reliable swell
Crowds: Usually lighter than nearby St. Augustine breaks
Skill level: Good for beginners on small days, but can get punchier and more challenging during bigger swells

Spot feel

South Ponte Vedra Beach tends to be a mellow, natural-feeling surf zone with fewer developed areas and a more relaxed vibe than busier Florida surf towns. It’s a good option if you want a less crowded session and don’t mind that conditions can be fickle.