Surf spot

Monster hole

Forecast conditions and map view for Monster hole 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: 27.8663, -80.4298

Metric
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Wave period (s)	5.9	5.5	5.6	6	6.1	5.8	6.5	6	6.3	6	6.3	6.5	6.8	7.1	5.8	5.7	5.8	6.3	6.1	5.9	6.1	6.5	6.8	7	6.7	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.5	5.7	3.3	3.8	4.1	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	16	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	8	7	7	6	7	5	4	5	7	7	5	6	6	7	6	7	8	8	9	9	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	7	7	7	8	7	4	6	8	12	21	26	31	34	34	34	36	33	33	28	26
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	6.7	4.3	9.2	2.3	7.3	10.3	10.5	8.7	8.6	5.6	7.3	12.6	14.6	10.5	11	7.9	7.6	5.9	8	8.2	13.3	14.1	7.6	2.3	4	4.9	4.5	6.8	10.2	9.2	6.7	6.1	7.2	7.4	13.1	17	16.1	14.8	15	13	12.4	11.3	19.7	21.9	23	21.3	16.6	11.7	13.3	16.1	21.1	20.2	17.3	12	10
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Monster Hole is a well-known surf break in North Florida, USA, part of the Southeast Atlantic coast. It’s not a beginner-friendly beach break; the spot gets its reputation from being able to handle larger swell and produce powerful, heavier waves than many nearby stretches of sand.

What it’s like

Type: Primarily a beach break
Wave character: Can be fast, punchy, and hollow when conditions line up
Best swell: Usually works best with groundswells from the northeast or east and some offshore wind
Best tide: Often better on mid to low tide, depending on sandbar setup
Crowd: Can draw local surfers when it’s firing, but it’s generally less crowded than major high-profile breaks

Conditions

North Florida surf is highly dependent on: - Hurricane season swells - Cold-front groundswell - Sandbar shifts after storms

Because of that, Monster Hole can change a lot from one season to the next. When sandbars line up, it can offer some of the better, more powerful waves in the region.

Vibe

Expect a raw, exposed Atlantic surf zone with a more serious feel than typical small-wave Florida breaks. It’s a place that’s best approached with: - solid surf experience - awareness of shifting sandbars and currents - respect for local conditions and etiquette