Melbourne Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
11mph
ENE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.8ft @ 9sE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - FairPretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with 11mph from the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|10-11mph ESE
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor - FairMidday is the call — 3-4ft waves with 9mph from the E and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
6am9am12pm3pm
13s E|9-14mph E
Forecast Charts
Melbourne Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Melbourne Beach at Ocean Avenue is notably deeper than other Central Florida spots, reducing the close-out factor that plagues shallower breaks to the north on large swells. Sand shifts throughout the year change the character from a mushy outside wave to a strong shorepound. When small, semi-mushy conditions attract longboarders and local groms. A mellow neighborhood feel in one of Brevard's older beach communities.
Rip currentsJellyfishSharksCrowds during hurricane swell
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Melbourne Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Melbourne Beach?
The current wave height at Melbourne Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is ENE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Melbourne Beach surf forecast?
Our Melbourne Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Melbourne Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Melbourne Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 3.8ft E wind swell swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Melbourne Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Melbourne Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.