Mayport Poles - surf spot statistics

Mayport Poles is a surf spot with predominantly wind-driven conditions, as the data shows wind swell dominating throughout the year while ground swell remains relatively low. The best months for surfing here are from September through December, when swell energy increases, and wind conditions improve slightly. September stands out with the highest ground swell contribution (18%) and manageable wind swell (52%), resulting in a mean swell size of 0.7m. October and November follow closely, offering larger swells (0.8m) due to stronger wind swell activity (63-67%) and slightly better wind conditions compared to summer months. December also remains decent with 0.7m waves and a small uptick in favorable winds (21%). Winter and early spring (January-March) have consistent wind swell but suffer from poor wind conditions (82-85% unfavorable), making sessions hit-or-miss. Summer (June-August) is the least favorable, with weak swells (0.5m), high percentages of no-swell days, and the worst wind setups. Overall, late fall into early winter provides the most reliable surf, though wind quality remains a persistent challenge year-round. Advanced surfers can find opportunities when swell aligns with rare clean wind days, but the spot is rarely pristine.

April at Mayport Poles offers mostly small to mid-sized waves with an average swell height of 0.6m and a decent period of 7.5s, indicating generally weak but rideable surf—best suited for longboards or beginners. The dominant swell directions are E (36.8%) and ENE (21.6%), producing the largest waves (1-1.5m+), though these still peak under 2.5m. ESE swells also contribute, but overall wave energy stays modest. Wind conditions are mixed, with only 15% being ideal (light offshore/clean sideshore), mostly from W-WNW. However, prevailing winds are often onshore (E-SE at 10-20kph, 23% combined) or strong S-SSW (20+kph, ~10%), which can chop up conditions. Expect the best sessions during early mornings or rare W-WNW wind days. While not a powerhouse month, patient surfers can find shoulder-high ENE/E swells with clean wind pockets—especially mid-late April when swell activity slightly increases.