Surf spot

Crossroads

Forecast conditions and map view for Crossroads in USA, South East, North Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 30.1621, -81.3557

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.5	0.9	0.9	0.7	1	0.5	0.7	0.7	1.2	1.2	1.4	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NNE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.6	5.7	5.3	6.4	6.8	6.7	3	3.1	3.1	6.7	7.3	6	6.1	6.5	6.5	6.8	7	7	6.8	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.9	7.3	4.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	6.7	6	7	6.5	6.7	6.1	6.2	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.3	5.1	5	5	5	5	5.2	5.1	5
Wave energy (kJ)	9	8	9	8	8	8	3	3	2	8	9	11	10	11	11	11	11	11	12	11	10	11	10	10	10	10	11	9	10	8	3	3	14	53	60	43	68	26	36	41	114	111	118	102	83	69	59	52	44	38	30	26	22	18	17	15
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	4.5	3.6	5	6.5	11.6	9.9	10.1	7	5.7	5.4	6.8	1.1	8.4	7.7	12	4.9	5.3	4.9	0.8	9.8	10.5	7.9	6.8	3.6	2.7	5.1	14.7	17.4	17.3	14.7	16.6	17.2	13.1	15.6	21.4	19.9	19.2	16.9	16.4	12.5	4.8	5.6	12.5	12.4	12.1	6.6	6.5	5.1	2.1	1.8	4.8	14.5	13	8.6	6.6
Wind direction	SCross	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	WSWGlassy	SECross-on	SCross	SCross	SWGlassy	WSWOffshore	WSWGlassy	ENEGlassy	EOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SGlassy	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NEGlassy	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SECross-on	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	ESEGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	SSECross-on

Crossroads, North Florida (Southeast USA) is a lesser-known surf spot on Florida’s northeast/east-central coastline that can light up with fun, fast beachbreak conditions when the right swell direction and sandbars align. It’s the kind of place surfers watch closely, because when it’s good, it can offer clean, peaky waves without the crowds of more famous Florida breaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Primarily beachbreak
Best for: Shortboards, fish, and funboards on smaller days
Wave character: Quick, punchy, and often short-lived peaks
Crowd level: Usually low to moderate, but can increase when conditions are good

Best conditions

Swell direction: Typically does best with NE to E swell
Wind: Cleanest with west or northwest offshore winds
Tide: Often improves with mid to falling tide, though this can vary with sandbar setup
Season: Fall and winter are generally the most consistent times for surf in North Florida

Hazards / things to know

Shifting sandbars can make the spot inconsistent and changeable
Strong currents and occasional shorebreak can be an issue
Like much of Florida, it can be wind-sensitive and may go flat quickly if conditions shift

Overall vibe

Crossroads is a local, conditions-dependent beachbreak that rewards patience and timing. It’s not usually a heavy or powerful wave by global standards, but it can be a great North Florida session when the sandbars, swell, and wind all line up.