Where To Find Florida's Space CoastSurfing Hotspots
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Nearly 250 years ago, explorer Captain James Cook sailed into the Hawaiian islands and witnessed the natives gliding across the waves. Two and a half centuries later, surfing has become a worldwide athletic sensation. If you want to ride the waves on the Space Coast in Florida, you need to know where to find the surfing hotspots.
We asked C.J. Hobgood why he loves surfing in Florida. "I love coming home because for the most part the crowds are low and waters warm," C.J. Hobgood told us.
Hobgood should know what he's talking about. He was the Association of Surfer Professionals Rookie of the Year and a World Surf League World Champion.
Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet State Park is located on State Road A1A, 15 miles south of Melbourne Beach at 9700 South Highway A.1.A. Multiple surfing competitions have been held at Sebastian Inlet and Surfing magazine named Sebastian in 2002 as one of 15 Waves that Fuel Surfing's Future."
According to Florida State Parks, "Over three miles of Atlantic beach offer some of the best surfing on the East Coast. One of the most consistent surf breaks in Florida is Sebastian Inlet's first peak, located next to the north jetty. Another hot surf spot is Monster Hole (not a hole, but a shoal!)-located about a third of a mile off the beach, on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The contour of the ocean floor rises up and when the surf is big, the waves form long lines, giving a long ride."
For more information, visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Sebastian-Inlet
You can view Sebastian Inlet for yourself on the Sebastian Inlet Webcam at http://www.sebastianinletcam.com/
Spanish House
According to Surfguru.com, "Spanish House at the southern tip of Melbourne Beach is best on low tide with scattered peaks and south west winds! Will hold swell up to 6 ft before closing out. Right and lefts with fast sections and tube rides."
VisitSpaceCoast.com says, "Located at the first parking area and beach access north of Sebastian Inlet, the Spanish House earns a spot on the top ten list of great places to surf on Florida's Space Coast. Spanish House has been a popular surfing spot since the heydays of early east coast surfing, and is named after its structure which guards the waves. Because of a shallow inside bar, which gives the break some push, the Spanish House offers more of a challenge than the waves further up the coast."
Directions: Drive south of Bonsteel Park and the entrance to Long Point Park. On the right you will eventually see a dirt lot with a bulletin board. Cross A1A and follow the trail to the beach.
For more information, visit http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/spanish-house/237/
Indialantic Boardwalk
The Indialantic Boardwalk is at the end of the State Route 192 just west of Melbourne near Shagg’s Surf Shop.
TheSurfingSite.com says that Indialantic is good for beginner through advanced surfers but "Can get crowded and fairly competitive, but there’s plenty of beach, so don’t be afraid to go grab your own peaks."
For more information, visit http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/indialantic-boardwalk-and-park/135/
Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach is the home of world-class surfer C.J. Hobgood.
MagicSeaWeed.com says, "Satellite Beach consists of broken coquina shelf and sand. One of these reefs can produce long, well-defined and hollow lefts when a decent groundswell hits. RCs, on the north corner of the Ramada Inn, is the locals’ favorite and has been ridden up to 20ft. Takes all swells but prefers a N/NE at mid tide. There are other reefs up and down the beach, but RCs has the goods. Only the most experienced surfers can get out when it’s really big because there is so much water moving. Shallow, rocky, big rips, and locals, plus a complete lack of parking in the immediate vicinity. There are a few clandestine parking spots, but you’ll need inside information and a bit of luck to avoid being towed."
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Nearly 250 years ago, explorer Captain James Cook sailed into the Hawaiian islands and witnessed the natives gliding across the waves. Two and a half centuries later, surfing has become a worldwide athletic sensation. If you want to ride the waves on the Space Coast in Florida, you need to know where to find the surfing hotspots.
We asked C.J. Hobgood why he loves surfing in Florida. "I love coming home because for the most part the crowds are low and waters warm," C.J. Hobgood told us.
Hobgood should know what he's talking about. He was the Association of Surfer Professionals Rookie of the Year and a World Surf League World Champion.
Sebastian Inlet
Sebastian Inlet State Park is located on State Road A1A, 15 miles south of Melbourne Beach at 9700 South Highway A.1.A. Multiple surfing competitions have been held at Sebastian Inlet and Surfing magazine named Sebastian in 2002 as one of 15 Waves that Fuel Surfing's Future."
According to Florida State Parks, "Over three miles of Atlantic beach offer some of the best surfing on the East Coast. One of the most consistent surf breaks in Florida is Sebastian Inlet's first peak, located next to the north jetty. Another hot surf spot is Monster Hole (not a hole, but a shoal!)-located about a third of a mile off the beach, on the south side of Sebastian Inlet. The contour of the ocean floor rises up and when the surf is big, the waves form long lines, giving a long ride."
For more information, visit https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Sebastian-Inlet
You can view Sebastian Inlet for yourself on the Sebastian Inlet Webcam at http://www.sebastianinletcam.com/
Spanish House
According to Surfguru.com, "Spanish House at the southern tip of Melbourne Beach is best on low tide with scattered peaks and south west winds! Will hold swell up to 6 ft before closing out. Right and lefts with fast sections and tube rides."
VisitSpaceCoast.com says, "Located at the first parking area and beach access north of Sebastian Inlet, the Spanish House earns a spot on the top ten list of great places to surf on Florida's Space Coast. Spanish House has been a popular surfing spot since the heydays of early east coast surfing, and is named after its structure which guards the waves. Because of a shallow inside bar, which gives the break some push, the Spanish House offers more of a challenge than the waves further up the coast."
Directions: Drive south of Bonsteel Park and the entrance to Long Point Park. On the right you will eventually see a dirt lot with a bulletin board. Cross A1A and follow the trail to the beach.
For more information, visit http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/spanish-house/237/
Indialantic Boardwalk
The Indialantic Boardwalk is at the end of the State Route 192 just west of Melbourne near Shagg’s Surf Shop.
TheSurfingSite.com says that Indialantic is good for beginner through advanced surfers but "Can get crowded and fairly competitive, but there’s plenty of beach, so don’t be afraid to go grab your own peaks."
For more information, visit http://www.visitspacecoast.com/listings/indialantic-boardwalk-and-park/135/
Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach is the home of world-class surfer C.J. Hobgood.
MagicSeaWeed.com says, "Satellite Beach consists of broken coquina shelf and sand. One of these reefs can produce long, well-defined and hollow lefts when a decent groundswell hits. RCs, on the north corner of the Ramada Inn, is the locals’ favorite and has been ridden up to 20ft. Takes all swells but prefers a N/NE at mid tide. There are other reefs up and down the beach, but RCs has the goods. Only the most experienced surfers can get out when it’s really big because there is so much water moving. Shallow, rocky, big rips, and locals, plus a complete lack of parking in the immediate vicinity. There are a few clandestine parking spots, but you’ll need inside information and a bit of luck to avoid being towed."
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