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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 13mph E winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the S. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 9s with light NNE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with light winds out of the W. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph 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 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 13s, a 1ft E 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 7.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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.
