Surf spot

The Barge

Forecast conditions and map view for The Barge 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: 30.3761, -81.3947

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	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	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	6.8	6.5	6.2	6.8	6.2	5.8	2.6	3.6	4.3	7.2	6.8	6.6	6.1	6	5.8	6.9	7	7.2	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.3	4.6	5.4	6.8	5.7	6.6	6.2	5.8	5.8	5.6	6.7	6.2	6.1	6	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	4.8	4.7	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	6	7	5	6	8	7	1	3	3	9	9	10	10	8	7	10	10	9	10	10	9	9	9	9	8	8	8	8	8	7	1	1	9	11	18	30	37	44	40	19	37	43	45	47	41	34	31	29	21	19	12	11	12	10	7	7
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	8.2	6.8	7.7	20.8	21.4	12.9	7.6	6.6	6.4	5.9	6.1	5.2	18.2	12.6	14.8	7.9	9	6.7	2.3	13	16.9	8.2	7.6	4.9	0.8	7.5	17.3	22	23.4	20.7	22.1	21.1	19.3	18	22.1	25.5	23.7	20.1	18.9	18.1	17.7	22.2	22.5	26.4	18.8	14.1	12.6	12.6	10.4	7	7.5	15.9	14.2	10.1	11
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	NECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWGlassy	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSEGlassy	SSEGlassy	NECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	SECross-on

The Barge is a surf spot in North Florida’s Southeast coast known for being a more localized, often fickle wave rather than a high-profile destination. It typically breaks around a nearshore man-made structure or reef-like feature, which can help shape waves when the swell and tide line up.

What it’s like

Best on medium-to-larger east or northeast swells
Often prefers a specific tide window; too high or too low can make it less reliable
Can offer peaky, punchy surf with a quicker takeoff when conditions are right
More of a shortboard-friendly wave than a soft, rolling longboard wave

Conditions

Wind sensitivity: usually wants light offshore or calm winds
Wave quality: can be fun and hollow-ish at times, but inconsistent
Crowds: because it’s a known setup, it may get crowded when it turns on
Access/ethics: spots like this often have strong local etiquette, so respect the lineup and any access rules

Overall vibe

The Barge is the kind of spot that can go from average to excellent depending on swell direction, tide, and wind. When it fires, it’s a solid North Florida option for surfers looking for a more defined, structured wave.