Surf spot

Canova Beach

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Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 28.1387, -80.5797

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	ESE	E	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	2.6	2.8	3.1	3.4	3	3	5.7	7	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.3	7	6.8	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.1	7.1	7.1	7	7.1	7.3	4	7.5	4.8	5.2	3.3	4.6	4.5	7.4	7.5	6.3	6.5	4.6	5.8	5.5	5.7	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.4	6	5.8	5.6
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	2	1	1	2	3	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	1	4	1	4	4	3	3	10	14	19	21	17	23	20	18	16	16	15	14	11	10	9	7	7	5	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	7.2	8.7	7.9	8	3.8	11.6	13.5	6.3	7.9	7.4	2	1.8	9.7	14.8	4.8	8.9	3.6	5	5.5	5.4	2.8	12	7.2	4.1	2.8	5	6.1	13	19.6	22.8	18.4	19.9	24.1	15.8	17.8	29.1	30.3	27.4	22.7	20.1	11	8.2	6.5	15.4	17.8	18	12.2	12.3	9.4	7.4	4.2	12.4	14.6	14.9	13.8	10.4
Wind direction	SCross	SSECross-on	SCross	SCross	SSEGlassy	EOnshore	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	SEGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	SSEGlassy	SWCross-off	NWGlassy	SSWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	NWGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NCross	NCross	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SSEGlassy	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on

Canova Beach is a laid-back surf break on Florida’s Atlantic coast in the North Florida / Southeast U.S. surf scene. It’s known more for consistency and accessibility than big power, making it a popular local spot for everyday wave riding.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best for: Longboards, funboards, and shortboards when conditions get decent
Typical size: Usually small to moderate, with occasional larger swells during strong Atlantic systems
Wave quality: Can be crumbly and soft on average, but can produce clean, playful peaks when the sandbars line up

Conditions

Wind: Offshore winds from the west or northwest can improve the shape; onshore easterly winds can make it messy
Swells: East and northeast swells from Atlantic storms are the main producers
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive, with some sandbars working better at mid tide

Beach / setting

Wide sandy beach, classic Florida coastal feel
Generally relaxed, local, and not as crowded as more famous Florida surf zones
Good for surfers looking for an easy-access wave without heavy reef or point-break challenges

Best season

Fall through early spring often brings the most reliable surf, thanks to Atlantic swell events and cooler fronts
Summer can be smaller and more inconsistent, though tropical systems may briefly boost surf

Overall vibe

Canova Beach is a solid everyday Florida beachbreak: friendly, approachable, and best when a clean Atlantic swell meets favorable sandbars and light offshore winds. It’s not usually a heavy-power wave, but it can be fun and surfable for a wide range of skill levels.