Surf spot

Duval Street

Forecast conditions and map view for Duval Street 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: 27.9487, -80.4979

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Wave period (s)	6	5.8	5.6	7	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.7	5.5	6.9	7	7.2	7.3	5.7	6.7	6.3	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	7	6.1	7.5	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.5	4.7	4.8	3.9	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	6	6
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Wind speed (km/h)	8.6	7.5	4.7	7.4	5.5	4.4	11	11.4	10.2	9.9	6.6	6.9	13.7	14.4	13.6	12.5	9	6.6	7.1	8.9	8.5	18.3	15.2	9.7	3.8	5.2	5.9	3.1	7.6	17.1	12.5	8.9	6.9	7	6.6	13.6	17.4	18.7	15.8	16.3	13.8	13.8	11.1	22.5	24.2	26	24.6	18.2	14	14.5	18.4	23.6	22	19.4	13.8	13.3
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Duval Street surf spot — South East / North Florida, USA

Duval Street is a small, street-access surf area in North Florida, more of a local beachbreak than a destination break. Conditions are usually shaped by sandbars, so the wave quality can change a lot with tides, swell direction, and recent storms.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers when the sandbars line up
Wave quality: Often inconsistent, but can be fun on the right swell
Crowds: Can be locally crowded when conditions are decent
Bottom: Usually sandy, with shifting bars

Typical conditions

Works best with a clean swell and light offshore winds
Hurricane season and stronger storm systems can produce the best surf
Small to medium swells are most common; it’s not usually a heavy or powerful spot

Hazards / things to know

Rip currents can be strong, especially after storms
Sandbars shift frequently, so the break can change from week to week
Watch for crowds, shorepound, and local beach traffic

Overall vibe

Duval Street is generally a casual, wave-dependent Florida beach break: not world-class, but capable of producing enjoyable sessions when the sandbars and swell line up.