Main Street Pier (Daytona Beach) surf forecast
Daytona Beach · Florida · United States
Daytona's go-to break, either side of the Main Street Pier. The north side (Pier Bowls) likes E to SE swell and can throw long hollow rights; the south side is better on south swells. A west wind and an incoming tide suit both, and the pier blocks a sideshore wind on its downwind side. Most days are small and soft.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces ENE
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- NE, E, SE, S
- Best wind
- W, WSW, SW (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- September-April, plus hurricane swells
- Typical size
- 0.3-2 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- pier pilings and a no-surf zone beside the pier; rip currents; spring-break and Bike Week crowds (Feb-Apr)
Main Street Pier (Daytona Beach) surf cams
- Main Street Pier (Surfline, free (ads)): Main Street Pier
Nearby spots
- Sunglow Pier, Daytona Beach Shores
- Ponce Inlet
- New Smyrna Beach Inlet, New Smyrna Beach
- Flagler Beach Pier, Flagler Beach
- Matanzas Inlet, St. Augustine
- St. Augustine Beach Pier, St. Augustine Beach
Questions
Is Main Street Pier (Daytona Beach) good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: pier pilings and a no-surf zone beside the pier; rip currents. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Main Street Pier (Daytona Beach)?
NE, E, SE, S swell, W, WSW, SW wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 0.3-2 m.
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