Surf spot

Dondanville Road

Forecast conditions and map view for Dondanville Road 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: 29.8169, -81.2623

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Wave period (s)	6	5.8	5.2	5.2	5.5	5.6	5.9	6.4	3.1	2.9	3.4	5.7	6.8	6.8	6.9	2.6	3.1	7.2	6.8	5.9	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	7	7.3	6.8	6.8	5.1	5.8	6.3	5	6.2	7.2	6.5	6	5.9	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	14	12	10	9	9	7	6	6	2	2	2	4	6	6	6	2	2	8	8	8	8	9	9	8	9	9	9	9	8	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	5	4	4	12	19	49	37	18	34	48	56	63	58	50	41	35	29	24
Wind speed (km/h)	6.1	5.2	4.2	6.5	9.5	11.6	10.6	4.1	7	3.6	3.8	3.2	2.6	7.4	6.7	7.2	6.3	5.2	3.6	2.1	11.6	12.9	10.3	10	5.5	5.1	5.3	2.3	11.5	7.1	6.5	4.4	4.1	2.3	1.9	9.2	14.5	13.7	8.7	8.7	9.3	9	9.6	17	18.7	18.8	16.6	13.3	13	12.6	14.1	18.7	17.9	17.8	12.8	11.5
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Dondanville Road, North Florida (USA) — Surf Spot Description

Dondanville Road is a beachbreak surf spot on Florida’s northeast Atlantic coast, in the St. Augustine area. It’s known for being one of the more accessible and consistent North Florida breaks, though like most Florida surf, it relies heavily on swell direction, tide, and wind.

What it’s like

Break type: Sandy beachbreak
Wave quality: Usually soft and playful rather than powerful; can get fun and hollow on the right sandbar setup
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, fish and funboard riders
Crowd: Can be busy when conditions are good due to easy access and local popularity

Conditions and swell

Best swell: Typically does well with east, northeast, and southeast swells
Wind: Offshore or light west/northwest winds are best; onshore winds can make it choppy quickly
Tides: Tide sensitivity is common; some sandbars work better at mid tide, while others may need a higher or lower tide depending on the sand

Hazards and considerations

Shifting sandbars: The break changes often after storms and strong swell
Currents: Rip currents can be present, especially on bigger surf days
Crowds and etiquette: Localism isn’t usually intense, but it can get crowded
Shorebreak: At times, especially on higher energy days, shorebreak can be strong and hard to navigate

Overall feel

Dondanville Road is a classic Florida beachbreak: fun when the sand and swell line up, forgiving for less experienced surfers, and rarely world-class, but capable of delivering very enjoyable sessions. It’s a good spot for cruising waves, learning, and making the most of North Florida’s occasional but rewarding surf.