Can you surf year round in Florida?

Can you surf year round in Florida? All the time is a great time to go surfing in Florida. In a state where the sun shines and the weather is warm year-round, the ocean is always available for surfers and swimmers. If you want larger swells, though, surf season in Florida is from early August through winter and even spills over into spring.

Does Florida get big waves?

The state has great waves, warm water, and thousands of miles of coastline to explore. Florida's east coast contains a majority of the best Florida surfing spots. You can find big waves and more consistent surf than on the Gulf Coast.

Is surfing better in Florida or California?

Florida: Florida's east coast and Gulf coast offer surfers a unique experience with warm waters and a tropical climate. 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.

What month is best to surf in Florida?

Florida's typical surfing season runs from early August through winter and well into mid-spring. The main swell season is winter, from November to March. The swells originate from North Atlantic low pressures, generating waves up to three meters.

Why doesn t Florida get big waves?

The fetch or distance a wave has to form, is relatively short in South Florida due to the proximity of the Bahamian islands. Occasionally in the wintertime when strong northerly winds prevail surfable waves will come from the north, the only direction that is open enough for waves of sufficient height to form.

Do you need a wetsuit to surf in Florida?

Water Temperature: The water temperature in South Florida can vary depending on the time of year and location. During the winter months, the water can be quite chilly in Central and North Florida, so a full wetsuit with boots may be necessary. In the summer, it's usually boardshorts and a rashguard will suffice.

Where do people go surfing in Florida?

Between the Georgia state line and Cape Canaveral National Seashore, you'll find breaks such as Mayport Poles — one of the few places where you can catch good, clean surf in the middle of a raging northeaster — St. Augustine's Blowhole and New Smyrna Beach, the most consistent surf spot in all of Florida.

Can you surf in Miami in the winter?

The best time to surf in Miami Beach is during the winter months, from October to April, when the waves are the most consistent. However, the waves can also be surfable in the summer and fall, when the water is super warm.

Where can I surf for beginners in Florida?

Where is the best place to live as a surfer in Florida?

Cocoa Beach may be the surf capital of Florida, but there are plenty of things to do when the waves are flat (or your arms are sore). Surf addicts can visit the Florida Surf Museum inside the Ron Jon Surf Shop, which has a rotation of cool events and exhibits.