Surf spot

Indian Rocks Beach

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Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Florida
Coordinates: 27.8939, -82.8482

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1
Wave direction	S	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	ESE	SE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	2.2	6.1	2.5	2.6	2.9	3.9	3.9	2.9	4.8	2.3	2.5	2.3	2.3	2.4	2.4	5.3	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	5.7	3.5	5.7	5.8	5	3.9	3.3	3.5	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.2	3.1	3	2.5	2.6	2.4	2.5	2.9
Wave energy (kJ)	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	2.6	6.1	5.8	11.4	14.7	15	14	5.2	11.6	8.4	10.2	10.2	12.2	13.5	15.5	12.4	21.3	9.3	14.3	8.9	6.5	12.2	9.6	3.1	13.7	3.8	13.2	9.6	10.8	15.9	13	19.1	15.4	16.6	15.9	11.4	6.8	19.1	22	29.6	26	22	19	20	14.6	28.3	32.6	32.8	24.9	24.9	24	24.5	19.6	25.1	30.4	27.7
Wind direction	SEGlassy	SWCross-on	SSECross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	ESEOffshore	ESEOffshore	SEOffshore	SCross	WSWCross-on	NWCross-on	NCross-on	NECross-off	SCross	SSECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross-off	WSWCross-on	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NEGlassy	SCross-off	SSEGlassy	SEOffshore	SSECross-off	WSWCross-on	WOnshore	WOnshore	NNECross	EOffshore	SEOffshore	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	NNECross	NCross-on	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NNECross	NECross-off	ENECross-off

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida (Gulf Coast, USA) is a mellow Gulf surf spot known more for its laid-back vibe and fun, approachable waves than heavy power. It sits along a wide, sandy barrier island stretch near Clearwater, with generally warm water, easy beach access, and a relaxed local atmosphere.

Wave character

Best for: beginners to intermediate surfers, longboarders, and bodyboarders
Typical waves: small to moderate, often soft and crumbly
Swell direction: works best with Gulf swells, which are less consistent than Atlantic surf
Wave quality: can be playful when conditions line up, but usually not a high-performance spot

Conditions

Consistency: inconsistent; surf is highly weather-dependent
Wind: light offshore or calm winds are best; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Tides: can matter a lot, with some peaks working better mid-tide depending on sandbars
Water: warm most of the year, though winter brings cooler temps

Spot feel

Crowds: usually light to moderate, though it can get busier during the rare good swell
Access: easy beach access with plenty of nearby parking and amenities
Hazards: watch for shallow sandbars, shorebreak, and occasional strong currents during bigger surf

Overall

Indian Rocks Beach is a classic fun-but-fickle Gulf Coast wave: not a destination for powerful, world-class surf, but a great place to catch casual sessions, especially on a longboard or when the Gulf wakes up after a storm.