Ormond Beach - surf spot statistics

Ormond Beach, located on Florida’s east coast, offers surf conditions that are heavily influenced by wind swells, with ground swells playing a minor role. The best months for surfing here are typically from September through November, when ground swell contributions increase slightly (13-18%) and mean swell sizes peak at 0.7-0.8m. October stands out with the largest average swell (0.8m) and a relatively high wind swell presence (54%). While September and November also provide decent wave activity, the overall swell energy remains modest compared to more exposed surf destinations. Wind conditions are generally unfavorable year-round, with good offshore winds occurring only 11-21% of the time. The worst months are from May to August, when no-swell days dominate (48-72%), swell sizes drop to 0.4-0.5m, and onshore winds prevail (86-89% bad conditions). Winter months like December and January see slightly better wind stats (20-21% good winds) but still suffer from small swells (0.6-0.7m) and high wind swell reliance. Overall, Ormond Beach is a spot with limited consistency, best suited for beginners or longboarders during the late summer and fall months when occasional rideable waves appear. Experienced surfers may find it underwhelming due to the lack of powerful ground swells and frequent onshore winds.

Ormond Beach in October offers variable but generally manageable surf conditions. The average swell height is 0.8m with a decent period of 8.1s, suggesting mostly small to medium waves with occasional larger sets. The dominant swell directions are ENE and E, contributing the highest percentage of rideable waves, particularly in the 0.5-1.5m range. ENE swells produce the best quality, with 18.1% of waves in the 0.5-1m range and 11.7% in the 1-1.5m range, often providing clean, peeling waves when conditions align. Wind is a limiting factor, with only 13% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (typically NE to E). Onshore winds from SE to WSW are common, creating choppy or weak wave faces, especially when combined with weaker swells. The best sessions likely occur during ENE swells with NE winds, which help groom the waves—though these setups are somewhat rare. Overall, October is a mixed bag: expect smaller, playful surf with occasional overhead days when ENE pulses arrive, but be prepared to hunt for optimal wind windows.