Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Melbourne Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Melbourne Beach, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light NNW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on NE swell at 7s and light NNE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light S winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Melbourne Beach is 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 3mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Melbourne Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1ft E primary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Melbourne Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Melbourne Beach works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Melbourne Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Melbourne Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Melbourne Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Melbourne Beach include rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowds during hurricane swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
