Surf spot

Matanzas Inlet

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Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 29.7074, -81.2251

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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	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	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.8	0.6	0.3	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	6.4	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.7	5.5	6	6.5	2.9	2.5	6.6	6.8	6.9	6.7	7	4	5.5	7.2	6.7	6	6.1	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7	6.9	7	7	7.3	5.3	5.1	5.2	5.7	6	5.4	6.5	7.5	6.5	6.3	6.1	5.7	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	13	10	9	8	8	6	6	4	1	1	6	5	5	6	7	2	4	7	8	7	8	8	8	9	8	8	8	8	8	7	6	6	7	7	6	7	7	6	1	2	5	14	14	39	28	13	34	41	50	56	53	45	38	33	28	24
Wind speed (km/h)	5.3	4.1	3.7	6.2	5.6	9.4	6.2	1.1	6	2.5	3.6	3.3	3.8	6.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	4.5	3.3	1.8	9.4	11.4	8.4	8	4	3.8	4.3	3.8	8.2	6.1	4.7	3.4	4.3	1.5	1.8	8.9	14.4	13.2	7.8	7.6	8.6	7.6	9.4	16.2	17.5	17.4	15.5	12.3	12.2	11.7	13.6	17.6	16.8	16.1	11.5	10.7
Wind direction	SSWCross	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SCross-on	SSEOnshore	SEOnshore	WOffshore	WNWGlassy	SSECross-on	SGlassy	SGlassy	SWGlassy	NNEGlassy	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	WGlassy	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	SEOnshore	SCross-on	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	ENECross-on	NWOffshore	EGlassy	WNWGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	NEGlassy	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross	NECross	NECross-on	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross-on	NECross	NECross	NECross	ENECross-on

Matanzas Inlet, North Florida (Southeast USA) is a classic Florida surf spot known for its sandbar-driven waves, quick setup off the inlet, and highly variable but often fun conditions. It’s one of those spots that can be small and crumbly on average days, but when tides, swell direction, and sandbars line up, it can produce clean, punchy surf with decent shape.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak/inlet break with shifting sandbars
Best for: Shortboarding, funboarding, and intermediate surfers
Quality: Can be inconsistent, but worthwhile when conditions are right
Crowds: Usually moderate; can get busy on good days because it’s a well-known local spot

Best conditions

Swell direction: Often works well on east, northeast, or southeast swells
Wind: Best with light offshore to cross-offshore winds; onshore winds can quickly mess it up
Tide: Tides matter a lot here — certain sandbars and the inlet can work better at mid to higher tides depending on the setup

Wave characteristics

Can range from soft, rolling peaks to faster, steeper waves
The inlet can help focus and amplify wave energy
Sandbars shift frequently, so the break can change from season to season or even after storms

Hazards / notes

Strong currents can be present because of the inlet
Changing sandbars and shorebreak can make it tricky
Be aware of jetties, boat traffic, and rip currents
After storms, the spot can change a lot — sometimes better, sometimes worse

Overall vibe

Matanzas Inlet is a local favorite with real potential, especially for surfers who like checking conditions and don’t mind inconsistency. It’s not a guaranteed high-performance wave, but on the right day it can be one of the better surf options in North Florida.