American Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at American Beach
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 7s | NE | 1kt | NNW | 2kt | 9°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 8s | ENE | 1kt | W | 1kt | 9°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | ENE | 2kt | WNW | 2kt | 8°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.8ft | 9s | ENE | 3kt | NW | 3kt | 7°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 1.7ft | 9s | ENE | 3kt | NW | 4kt | 7°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 9s | ENE | 3kt | NNW | 3kt | 7°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | ENE | 3kt | NNW | 3kt | 6°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | ENE | 3kt | NNW | 3kt | 6°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 9s | ENE | 3kt | N | 2kt | 8°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 9s | ENE | 2kt | N | 2kt | 9°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 9s | ENE | 2kt | NNE | 1kt | 11°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 9s | ENE | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 12°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 10s | ENE | 3kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.6ft | 10s | ENE | 3kt | E | 3kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 10s | ENE | 4kt | E | 3kt | 14°C | 12°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 10s | ENE | 5kt | E | 4kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.9ft | 10s | ENE | 5kt | E | 4kt | 15°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 10s | ENE | 5kt | ENE | 6kt | 14°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 10s | ENE | 5kt | ENE | 8kt | 12°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 10s | ENE | 5kt | ENE | 9kt | 11°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 10s | ENE | 4kt | NE | 7kt | 11°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 10s | ENE | 3kt | NE | 5kt | 11°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 10s | ENE | 2kt | NNE | 2kt | 10°C | 13°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 10s | ENE | 2kt | N | 3kt | 10°C | 13°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
American Beach is a quiet, rarely crowded beach-break on Amelia Island with a sand-bottom shore shaped by occasional swell and subtle sandbar setups. It performs best in early fall, particularly September, when tropical swells bring the best chance for rideable peaks—especially during mid to high tide when the swell wraps in clean. Waves tend to be modest—often knee- to waist-high—but offer fun, reflective sessions for all skill levels. The low traffic makes lining up peaceful, though surfers should stay aware of shifting rip currents, longshore drift, and evolving sandbar structure.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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