Surf spot

Ocean Avenue

Forecast conditions and map view for Ocean Avenue 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: 28.0684, -80.5569

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Wave period (s)	2.6	2.8	3.1	3.4	3	3	5.7	7	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.3	7	6.8	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.1	7.1	7.1	7	7.1	7.3	4	7.5	4.8	5.2	3.3	4.6	4.5	7.4	7.5	6.3	6.5	4.6	5.8	5.5	5.7	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.4	6	5.8	5.6
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	2	1	1	2	3	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1	4	1	4	4	3	3	10	14	19	21	17	23	20	18	16	16	15	14	11	10	9	7	7	5	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	11	9.9	8.5	8.6	3.4	15.5	16.8	8.3	9.2	8.1	1.6	1.5	11.2	14.1	9.4	9.2	3.1	5	6.2	6.4	3.1	15.2	13.6	5.9	0.7	3.1	5.7	12.6	18.3	23.2	20.4	20.6	25.7	19.5	22.7	30.6	33.9	29.8	24	20.5	11.6	8.4	8.9	16.2	19.3	21.6	12.8	14.2	9	8.3	5	13.1	16.9	17.3	12.2	11
Wind direction	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross	SSWCross-off	ESEGlassy	EOnshore	SECross-on	SECross	SWOffshore	SSWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SSECross	WSWOffshore	WNWGlassy	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	NEGlassy	EOnshore	ESECross-on	NWCross-off	EGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWCross	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross	SSECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross

Ocean Avenue, North Florida (South East USA) is a local surf break known for being a small, punchy beachbreak rather than a big-wave destination. It’s typically a sand-bottom spot with shifting bars, so the quality can change a lot with tides, swell direction, and recent sand movement.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with occasional peaky lefts and rights
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller, cleaner swells
Size: Usually modest; can get fun when Atlantic swell lines up, but it’s not known for heavy surf
Conditions: Best with light offshore winds and a mid tide
Crowds: Can be fairly local and crowded when conditions are good, especially on weekends

Surf character

Ocean Avenue tends to produce quick, playful waves that are suitable for shortboarders, fish, and funboards. On the right day, it can offer clean, sectiony walls for a few turns, but it usually favors surfers who can read shifting peaks and get into waves early.

Hazards and notes

Rip currents can be present, especially after storms or during larger swell
Shifting sandbars mean the best takeoff spot can move often
In North Florida, be aware of strong currents, occasional debris, and local marine life

Best season

North Florida generally sees the most consistent surf during: - Fall: Best overall for cleaner surf and tropical systems - Winter: Stronger cold-front swells - Summer: Usually smaller, but can still have rideable waves from distant storms