Tide conditions for Jacksonville Beach surf spots
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Jacksonville Beach. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next High
06:00 PM
5.3 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 AM(6.3ft) | 3:00 AM(0.2ft) | 9:00 PM(5.3ft) | 3:00 PM(0.4ft) |
| Tomorrow | 10:00 AM(6.2ft) | 3:00 AM(0.4ft) | 10:00 PM(5.1ft) | 4:00 PM(0.5ft) |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 10:00 AM(6.0ft) | 4:00 AM(0.6ft) | 11:00 PM(4.9ft) | 5:00 PM(0.8ft) |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 11:00 AM(5.8ft) | 5:00 AM(0.8ft) | 11:00 PM(4.6ft) | 5:00 PM(1.1ft) |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 12:00 PM(5.6ft) | 5:00 AM(1.0ft) | -- | 6:00 PM(1.2ft) |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 12:00 AM(4.5ft) | 6:00 AM(1.2ft) | 1:00 PM(5.4ft) | 7:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 1:00 AM(4.3ft) | 7:00 AM(1.4ft) | 2:00 PM(5.2ft) | 8:00 PM(1.5ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
8th Ave South
Intermediate8th Ave South is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Jacksonville Beach in Northeast Florida. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Jacksonville Beach Pier
Beginner friendlyJacksonville Beach Pier juts into the Atlantic and collects swell on both sides. The sandbars around the pier produce forgiving peaks that are perfect for learning and longboarding, though they can pack a punch during hurricane season. It's a community gathering spot with a friendly vibe.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Jacksonville Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Jacksonville Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Jacksonville Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Jacksonville Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
Check it, surf it, log it
Check the forecast, surf the session, log what happened — and build the record you'll compare every next call against.
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