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Pensacola beach Surf Forecast
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Pensacola beach surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 18 Apr 2025 CDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pensacola beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pensacola beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pensacola beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pensacola beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
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| Energy (?) | 13 | 15 | 29 | 48 | 84 | 183 | 192 | 210 | 151 | 114 | 111 | 108 | 66 | 28 | 45 | 30 | 17 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 75 | 66 | 28 | 42 | 37 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:21PM 0.48 | 5:15PM 0.48 | 6:11PM 0.47 | 7:10PM 0.44 | 8:18PM 0.38 | 9:53PM 0.30 | 2:07PM 0.19 | 1:16AM 0.22 | 11:55AM 0.26 | 11:43AM 0.37 | 12:13PM 0.48 | 12:56PM 0.56 | 1:46PM 0.61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:13AM -0.10 | 6:11AM -0.10 | 7:03AM -0.08 | 7:49AM -0.04 | 8:24AM 0.02 | 8:30AM 0.12 | 7:32PM 0.17 | 6:57AM 0.20 | 10:02PM 0.07 | 11:20PM -0.04 | 12:25AM -0.12 | 1:28AM -0.18 | 2:32AM -0.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 |
| Sunset | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pensacola beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pensacola beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pensacola beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pensacola beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pensacola beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pensacola beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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