Surf spot

Ponce Inlet

Forecast conditions and map view for Ponce Inlet 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: 29.0790, -80.9184

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.3	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	1	1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NE	NNE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	6.2	5.3	4.9	5.5	5.5	6.3	6.3	4.1	4.5	4.5	4.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.2	6.8	6.3	6	6	6.2	6.2	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	6.8	7	7	7.2	7.4	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.5	6.3	3.6	4.5	4.2	5.2	5.5	6.1	6.7	5.8	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.6
Wave energy (kJ)	20	12	8	11	11	11	11	4	5	5	5	9	9	10	9	11	10	11	12	11	11	14	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	11	11	12	11	12	12	11	11	10	5	7	4	20	31	41	41	37	63	72	75	69	63	58	49	43	36	31
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	5.6	4.8	6.8	12	13.4	9.7	4.7	4.8	6.2	5.2	6.4	12.3	10.5	7.2	7.1	5.4	5.1	3.1	3.4	10.9	14.6	11.1	7.1	8.2	4.3	4.9	2.8	10	13.6	7.9	2.9	4.3	4.4	2.8	10.5	14.1	13.6	8.8	9.7	10.2	9.6	7.5	16.9	17.7	19.7	16.3	14.8	14	10	10.7	15.9	15.8	16.4	11	10.3
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross	SSWGlassy	SCross	SECross-on	SCross	SSECross-on	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SCross	SSWCross-off	SSECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross	SCross	SSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSEGlassy	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on

Ponce Inlet (North Florida, USA) — Surf Spot Description

Ponce Inlet is one of the better-known surf breaks on Florida’s east coast, located near Daytona Beach in Northeast/Central East Florida rather than the far South East. It’s a consistent, classic beachbreak that can produce fun waves when the Atlantic swell lines up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with shifting sandbars
Best wind: West to northwest winds are usually cleaner
Best swell: East, northeast, and southeast swells
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good
Skill level: Suitable for a range of surfers, but stronger currents and variable sandbars can make it more challenging on bigger days

Conditions and characteristics

Offers fast, punchy peaks when sandbars are set up well
Can be fickle due to sand movement after storms and seasonal changes
Often works best with smaller to medium swell, though larger swells can create more powerful surf
Tends to be better than many nearby stretches because of its exposure and local sand formations

Hazards

Strong currents
Rip channels
Changing sandbars
Crowds and local traffic in the lineup
Occasional shark activity, as with much of Florida’s east coast

Best time of year

Fall and winter generally bring the most reliable surf, thanks to Atlantic storm systems and frontal passages
Summer can still offer fun surf from tropical systems and distant swells, though it is often smaller and less consistent

Overall

Ponce Inlet is a reliable, well-regarded Florida surf spot that can deliver fun, punchy beachbreak waves with the right swell and wind. It’s a good place to surf if you want a classic East Coast setup and don’t mind changing conditions.