Surf spot
Bicentenial Park
Forecast conditions and map view for Bicentenial Park in USA, South East, North Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.
- Country
- 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
