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.



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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. A lot of surfing towns in the Sunshine State offer plenty of fun things to do to round out your trip.

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About Florida Surf Travel Augustine's Blowhole and New Smyrna Beach, the most consistent surf spot in all of Florida.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Some of Florida's best surf comes in the months of November through May. Cold fronts help bring south Florida an abundance of swell without the harshness of winter that other states feel.

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Here are the 12 best places to visit to learn how to surf in the world.
  • Oahu, Hawaii. Makaha Beach in Oahu, Hawaii. ...
  • Bali, Indonesia. Bali, Indonesia. ...
  • San Diego, California. Pacific Beach in San Diego, California. ...
  • Lanzarote, Canary Islands. ...
  • East Coast, Barbados. ...
  • South Coast, Sri Lanka. ...
  • Mundaka, Spain. ...
  • Sydney, Australia.


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Top 3 Family Surf Destinations
  • Portugal. Portugal is known among surfers for having some of the best waves in Europe, however, there's one town that sticks out, that of Ericeira. ...
  • Bali. Now, of course, you knew we were going to mention Bali. ...
  • Costa Rica.


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Cocoa Beach is located on a barrier island, nestled in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon on the Central East Coast of Florida.

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New Smyrna Beach, Florida Surfers around the world come to New Smyrna Beach for some of the most consistent surf breaks year-round. With 17 miles of white sand beach, great waves, and warm Atlantic waters, this is a haven for surfers and beach-lovers everywhere.

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Here are some of the top Florida surfing beaches for beginners.
  • Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach ranks as one of the best surf beaches in Florida for its shallow sand bar and small waves. ...
  • South Beach. South Beach is great for starter surfers who are in the Miami area. ...
  • New Smyrna Beach. ...
  • Palm Beach. ...
  • Destin Beach. ...
  • Sebastian Inlet.


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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.

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