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Bicentenial Park

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USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates
29.3392, -81.0621

Bicentennial Park (North Florida, Southeast USA) — surf spot description

Bicentennial Park is a small, local beach break in North Florida that tends to work best with hurricane swell, long-period groundswell, or strong northeast/east wind pulses. Like many Florida surf spots, it’s generally sandy and changeable, with wave quality depending a lot on sandbars, tide, and recent weather.

What it’s like

  • Wave type: Mostly beach break
  • Bottom: Sand
  • Best swell direction: Usually E / NE / SE
  • Best wind: W / NW offshore or light variable winds
  • Best tides: Often mid tide, though this can change with sand movement
  • Crowd level: Often light to moderate, depending on nearby access and season

Wave quality

  • When conditions line up, Bicentennial Park can offer fun, chest- to overhead-high waves with decent shape.
  • On smaller days, it may be weak and soft, better for longboards, beginners, or casual sessions.
  • Because it’s a beach break, waves can be peaky and inconsistent, with occasional closeouts if the sandbars are not set up well.

Best conditions

  • Fall and winter often produce the most consistent surf in North Florida.
  • Tropical systems and frontal passages can create the best sessions.
  • Clean mornings after an onshore wind event can improve conditions if the wind shifts offshore.

Hazards / notes

  • Rip currents can be strong, especially during larger swell events.
  • Sandbars can shift quickly, so the spot can look different from week to week.
  • Local conditions may vary a lot with tide and recent storm activity.

Skill level

  • Beginner to intermediate on smaller, mellow days
  • Intermediate to advanced when swell is bigger and more powerful