Surf spot

Lighthouse

Forecast conditions and map view for Lighthouse 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: 29.7815, -81.2554

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.5	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	SE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	4.5	5.2	2.9	4.3	5.8	7.1	2.5	3.4	7	7	6.8	6.3	6	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.8	6.7	6.8	7	6.9	6.8	6.8	7	6.5	4	5.6	5	5.6	5.5	6.3	6.3	5.8	6	6.8	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.6	6	5.8	5.7	5	4.8	4.8	4.4	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.7	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	3	4	1	3	5	7	2	2	7	8	8	9	8	8	8	9	9	9	9	9	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	6	7	4	2	3	5	8	26	28	39	44	37	20	52	54	52	46	39	35	35	35	30	15	17	18	15	12	10	8
Wind speed (km/h)	4.1	6.7	5.4	6.1	13.4	16	19.6	7.6	5.9	5.5	3.8	2.3	5.4	10.2	16.9	6	4	5.9	4.6	3.1	8.8	11.6	7.6	4.5	2.9	1.5	5.9	13.7	16.3	17.2	14.4	16.7	15.4	14.6	10.7	17.1	18.9	18.6	16.1	15.1	13.8	13.1	17.3	17	18	11.2	7.7	7.4	10.3	6.8	5.1	6.9	15.6	14.2	8.7	7.4
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	NEOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	WNWGlassy	WSWGlassy	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SSECross	WNWCross-off	WGlassy	WSWOffshore	WSWGlassy	NWGlassy	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SSECross	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	NNEGlassy	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	EOnshore	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on

Lighthouse (North Florida, USA – Southeast) is a surf spot known for its punchy beachbreak waves and typically lighter crowd compared with more famous Florida breaks. As the name suggests, it’s near a lighthouse area, and the setup is usually exposed to Atlantic swell, making it one of the more reliable places in North Florida when the sandbars line up.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best swell: Handles east to northeast swell best, especially when there’s some size
Best wind: Usually light offshore winds or calm conditions
Skill level: Can be fun for intermediate surfers, but stronger days can get hollow and challenging
Crowds: Often moderate to low, depending on season and conditions

Conditions

North Florida surf can be inconsistent, so Lighthouse tends to shine when a good swell hits and the sandbars are right. On better days, it can offer: - Fast, hollow sections - Short but powerful rides - Good shape with a clean offshore breeze

Hazards / notes

Can be shallow and shallow sandbars can make wipeouts rough
Strong currents and rip channels can appear with larger surf
Conditions can change quickly with shifting sand

Overall

Lighthouse is a solid North Florida beachbreak that can be fun and punchy when the swell is right. It’s not always consistent, but when it works, it’s a worthwhile session spot for surfers looking for quality East Coast waves without the heavier crowds.