Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on E swell at 9s with 12mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on ENE swell at 10s with 10mph from the E. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate E wind around 9mph.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the E. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 2-3ft with a 4.5s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Melbourne Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.8ft E primary swell at 8s, a 0.7ft NE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s, a 2.4ft ESE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Wednesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.4s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
