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.

February at Mayport Poles offers generally small but rideable conditions with an average swell height of 0.7m and a decent period of 7.8s, suggesting some energy in the waves. The swell is predominantly from the ENE to ESE, with the best chance for 0.5-1.5m waves (peaking around 1-1.5m in ENE swells). Only 17% of the time does the wind align favorably for surfing, as it often blows from the N to NW, which can create onshore or cross-shore conditions. The most consistent windows for clean surf occur when lighter winds (10-20kph) coincide with ENE-E swells. While larger sets (1.5-2.5m) are rare, they do appear occasionally in ENE-E directions. Expect mostly small, manageable waves with occasional mid-sized days when conditions align—best suited for shortboards or performance surfing on the cleaner days. Patience is key, as wind conditions are frequently less than ideal.