Surf spot

Beacon point

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Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 29.9167, -81.2884

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.4	5.8	6.3	4.9	5	4.9	2.9	3	4.5	7.1	7	6.8	6.1	6.3	6.4	6.9	7.2	7.1	6.9	6.6	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.9	7.2	4.3	5.5	5.8	5.3	5.4	6.3	6	6.3	5.5	6.3	6	6	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.8	6	6	5	5	5.1	5.2	5	5.1	5.2	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	4	5	5	2	2	2	1	1	2	5	6	5	5	5	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	5	5	2	4	19	33	35	35	43	35	25	40	67	65	60	54	46	39	33	29	24	20	16	14	13	11	9	8
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	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	EGlassy	ESECross-on	SSECross-on	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	WOffshore	WGlassy	EGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	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

Beacon Point is a North Florida surf spot known for being quick, inconsistent, and highly dependent on swell direction and sandbar setup. It’s one of those East Coast breaks that can go from weak and crumbly to surprisingly fun when the right conditions line up.

General character

Wave type: Mostly a sandbar beach break
Power: Usually soft to moderate, but can get punchy on larger swells
Best for: Shortboarders on better swells, but also fun on fishs/longboards when it’s smaller
Crowd factor: Often local and relatively uncrowded compared with more famous Florida breaks

Best conditions

Swell direction: Typically works best with NE to E swell
Wind: Offshore or light NW/W winds are ideal
Tide: Often mid tide is the sweet spot, though this can vary with sand movement
Size: Can be surfed in smaller conditions, but tends to be more interesting when there’s enough energy to form cleaner peaks

Wave quality

When conditions are right, Beacon Point can offer:
Wedgey peaks
Fast, barrelling sections on occasion
Short, rippable walls
More often, it produces:
Mushy sections
Closeouts
Shifting peaks that require patience

Hazards / considerations

Sandbars shift often, so the break can change from week to week.
Like much of North Florida, it can be affected by:
Strong currents
Storms and hurricane swell
Shark presence typical of the region
Be mindful of local surfers and access rules if the spot is near residential or protected areas.

Overall vibe

Beacon Point is best described as a temperamental but worthwhile North Florida beach break. It’s not usually a world-class wave, but with the right swell, tide, and wind, it can deliver fun, punchy surf and a relaxed local-session feel.