Hanna Park surf forecast
Atlantic Beach · Florida · United States
Today at Hanna Park: best around 08:00, 1.1 m at 9 s with cross-shore wind. Fair for intermediate surfers, poor–fair for beginners, poor for advanced. Updated 20 Oct, 06:50 UTC.
Hanna Park surf forecast, next 7 days
The best daylight hour of each day, rated for each level. No day rates Good for intermediate surfers this week.
| Day | Best time | Surf | Period | Wind | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 08:00 | 1.1 m | 9 s | cross-shore | Poor–Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Tomorrow | 08:00 | 0.8 m | 9 s | cross-onshore | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Thursday 22 Oct | 10:00 | 0.6 m | 8 s | cross-shore | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Friday 23 Oct | 10:00 | 0.6 m | 8 s | cross-onshore | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Saturday 24 Oct | 13:00 | 0.9 m | 8 s | cross-onshore | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Sunday 25 Oct | 11:00 | 1.2 m | 8 s | cross-onshore | Poor | Poor–Fair | Poor |
| Monday 26 Oct | 17:00 | 1.1 m | 8 s | onshore | Poor | Poor–Fair | Poor |
Model forecast updated 20 Oct, 06:50 UTC. Hour by hour with swell direction, tide and webcams: open the live forecast.
The Poles, at the north end of Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park next to Naval Station Mayport, is Jacksonville's best-known break: sandbars that favour lefts on a N to NE swell with a west wind, best at low tide on the push. The jetties to the north shelter it, so a messy nor'easter can come out cleaner here. Enter the park (fee), use the north lots and the boardwalk. On small days the beach south of the Poles is easier for learners.
- Break
- beach break, lefts; faces E
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- N, NNE, NE
- Best wind
- W, WSW, WNW (offshore)
- Best tide
- low tide
- Season
- Oct-Apr (nor'easters and fronts; January is often best), plus Aug-Oct hurricane swells
- Typical size
- 0.5-2 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- Rips, and strong north-to-south drift on nor'easter swells; Sharks; Jellyfish in warm months; Crowded lineup when it works; Park entry fee (Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park); Winter water about 13-16 C: 4/3 wetsuit and booties Dec-Feb
Best time to surf Hanna Park
For intermediate surfers the best months are August: in August about 2 days have rideable waves and 1 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: August. Local guides: Oct-Apr (nor'easters and fronts; January is often best), plus Aug-Oct hurricane swells.
Water 14 °C in February to 30 °C in August: 5/4 mm hooded in winter (boots + gloves), Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 15 °C |
| Feb | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.9 m | 14 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.9 m | 17 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 22 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 26 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Aug | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| Oct | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 m | 25 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 22 °C |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 17 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
Nearby spots
- Jacksonville Beach Pier, Jacksonville Beach
- Vilano Beach Jetty, Vilano Beach
- Flagler Beach Pier, Flagler Beach
- Sunglow Pier, Daytona Beach Shores
- Ponce Inlet, Ponce Inlet
- Cocoa Beach Pier, Cocoa Beach
Questions
When is the best time to surf Hanna Park?
For intermediate surfers August; in August about 2 days a month have rideable waves and 1 are good or better. Local guides say: Oct-Apr (nor'easters and fronts; January is often best), plus Aug-Oct hurricane swells.
What is the water temperature at Hanna Park and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 14 °C in February to 30 °C in August. Wear a 5/4 mm hooded in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Hanna Park good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rips, and strong north-to-south drift on nor'easter swells; sharks). Beginners nearby can try Cocoa Beach Pier, Cocoa Beach.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Hanna Park?
N, NNE, NE swell, W, WSW, WNW wind (offshore), at low tide. Typical size 0.5-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Hanna Park are in the Surf Spoting app.