Surf spot

Haulover Inlet North Side

Forecast conditions and map view for Haulover Inlet North Side in USA, South East, South Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, South Florida
Coordinates: 25.9012, -80.1214

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	SE	SE	E	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	4.5	3.5	3.4	2.8	3	3	3	3.5	2.8	2.7	2.6	2.7	2.9	3	3	3	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.9	2.9	2.9	3	3	3.1	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.5	4	3.4	3.1	4.5	2.6	2.8	2.9	2.5	2.3	2.3	2.5	2.8	2.5	2.5	3	4.2	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.4	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	3	3	3	3	2	2	1	1	2	1	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	4	4	6	6	11	11	11	12
Wind speed (km/h)	18	19.6	14.8	16.1	19	17.3	17.7	19.1	21.5	21.9	15.5	17.4	20.2	15.5	25.6	13.8	19.1	18.3	16.1	15	18.6	20.2	18	7.6	13.5	14	13.2	15	15.6	16.7	18.2	18.6	18.7	18.8	18.2	16.9	21.2	25	26.7	28.4	27	22.7	23	25.4	25	27.5	25.5	22.5	18.2	13.2	14.7	20.1	19	18.4	18.6	15.3
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Haulover Inlet North Side is a powerful, inlet-based surf spot in South Florida, USA, known for its strong currents, shifting sandbars, and punchy beach break waves. It sits on the north side of Haulover Inlet in the Miami area and is one of the more dynamic waves in the region.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mainly a beach break affected by the inlet jetty and tidal flow
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when conditions are clean and the swell is solid
Wave quality: Can produce fast, hollow, and steep sections, but it’s often inconsistent and highly tide-dependent
Consistency: More reliable than many South Florida spots when the swell lines up, but still very condition-specific

Conditions

Best swell: E, NE, or SE swell directions tend to work best
Best wind: West to NW offshore winds are ideal for cleaner faces
Tide sensitivity: Very tide-dependent; waves can improve or get washed out quickly depending on tide stage
Hazards: Strong inlet currents, shifting sand, crowded conditions, and potential hazards near the jetty

Crowd and vibe

This spot can draw a local crew and visiting surfers whenever the forecast looks promising. Because quality surf is relatively rare in South Florida, it can get crowded quickly on good days.

Overall

Haulover Inlet North Side is a fun but serious Florida inlet break: capable of producing some of the better waves in the Miami area, but best approached with respect for the currents, conditions, and local lineup.