Melbourne Beach Surf Cam & Melbourne Beach Surf Report (2024)

FAQs

How big are the waves in Melbourne? ›

Seas: E 2 feet at 8 seconds. Light E winds with a slight chop. Very small short period waves. Winds: E 8 to 10 knots.

Today's Melbourne Beach sea temperature is 86 °F.

Melbourne and the Beaches has consistently better breaks and swell for the more advanced surfers. The Indialantic Boardwalk is a local favorite but the best break in the area is the legendary First Peak at the Sebastian Inlet State Park.

1-3' overhead high E medium period swell. Blown out with E winds 20-25mph.

The 1958 Lituya Bay, Alaska mega tsunami topples any other wave in history. Big waves, in surfing, are the pinnacle of the sport. But big waves outside of surfing are something else entirely. There are waves on record – some not even at typical ocean surf spots – that are unfathomably massive.

Praia do Norte ('North Beach') is a beach located in Nazaré, portuguese Oeste region, which due to its giant white breaking waves is famed for its surfing conditions. Nazaré's waves were listed on the Guinness Book of Records for the biggest waves ever surfed.

Winter surfing is generally done in water below 50°F. When it dips into the 30s, that's a new level of commitment. And while salt water freezes around 28.5°F, that's usually only a factor for those residing in the norther realm of New England.

Probably this is the most comfortable temperature in which to surf. The 80s can be uncomfortable and the 60s too cool, especially in the low numbers, but the 70s are just about right.

Florida waters can be warm, but a wetsuit might still be necessary during the cooler months. A light wetsuit or rash guard can also help prevent sunburn and chafing.

When surfers talk about Florida's place among the worlds' best breaks, two words come to mind: "The Inlet." Located south of Cocoa Beach, stunning, natural Sebastian Inlet State Park is the East Coast's own "Surf City." Arguably the epicenter of East Coast competitive surfing.

What beach has the biggest waves in Florida? ›

Reef Road – Palm Beach, FL

The popular spot in Palm Beach is known for its big waves and heart-racing surf. The beach by the south jetty is the place for the most intense waves.

While Florida doesn't have the consistent, high-quality waves found in California and Hawaii, it has its own charm and attracts surfers looking for a different vibe and milder conditions.

The surf forecast is 1-2 ft and fairly clean right now for Melbourne Beach, FL.

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Melbourne / Elevation

the ocean fetch

On the West Coast, the prevailing winds are behind the waves, which increases the waves' energy. On the East Coast, the prevailing winds blow against the incoming waves, decreasing the waves' energy.

All the beaches are on the shores of Port Phillip, a large and calm bay and because of this, there are no surf/ocean beaches in the Melbourne area. There are surf beaches furter away on the Mornington Peninsula, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast and Phillip Island.

Arrive at a National Park surfing paradise – Double Island Point. Home to Australia's longest waves. Equipment set up and safety/instruction briefing on the beach.

Waves generated within Port Phillip Bay with generating fetches extending northward to the Melbourne suburban foreshore. These waves can reach heights of about 2 metres approaching the Great Sand and Middle Ground.