Surf spot

Satellite Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Satellite Beach 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: 28.1734, -80.5873

Metric
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Wave height (m)	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	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E
Wave period (s)	4.5	6.3	6.6	6.9	7	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.1	7	7	7.3	5.7	4.3	4.5	4.8	3.8	5.2	5.8	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.1	6.3	6	6.7	6.4	6.2	6.1	6.2	6	5.1	5.1	5.2	5.8	5.8	5.5	5.8	6	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.7	4.6	3.4
Wave energy (kJ)	2	4	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	4	4	3	10	8	11	15	20	23	21	19	22	24	20	18	15	12	11	10	9	8	6	5	4	3	3	3	2	2	1	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	8.4	6.6	4.6	0.8	9.1	12.2	7.7	5.8	4.6	1.8	3.3	1.1	7	13.4	7.8	6.9	4.7	7.9	6.3	14.8	20.3	22	19.5	20.5	22.1	21.7	20.4	23.4	25.2	22.2	19.9	15.9	13.8	12.2	9.4	19.1	19.5	17.1	13.4	8.2	5.3	2.7	5.1	2.9	5.8	16.3	6.5	8	9.7	7.7	8.3	11.3	10.1	7.6	9	13
Wind direction	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	SECross-on	SCross	WSWGlassy	WGlassy	SWGlassy	WGlassy	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	WOffshore	ENEGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	WNWGlassy	NWCross-off	NGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	WOffshore	WNWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	SECross-on	WOffshore

Satellite Beach, USA (South East / Florida east coast) is a classic Atlantic beach-break surf spot on Florida’s Space Coast, known for its consistent but often wind-sensitive waves.

Spot description

Wave type: Mostly beach break, with shifting sandbars
Exposure: Faces the Atlantic Ocean, so it picks up swell well compared with sheltered parts of Florida
Best conditions: Typically works best with east to northeast swell and light offshore west winds
Wave quality: Usually moderate by world standards, but can produce fun, punchy surf when sandbars line up
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good and during weekends
Hazards: Sandbars can shift, making takeoff zones inconsistent; currents and shorebreak can be strong at times

Surf style

Satellite Beach is generally a fun, accessible East Coast Florida surf destination rather than a heavy reef or point break. It’s often suitable for: - Longboards on smaller days - Shortboards when a solid swell arrives - Beginners on mellower days, though rip currents and shorebreak should still be respected

Climate and water

Water temperature: Warm for much of the year, but cooler in winter
Wetsuit needs: Board shorts or spring suits in summer; a wetsuit top or full suit may be needed in winter

Overall vibe

Satellite Beach offers reliable regional surf with a laid-back Florida beach-town feel. It’s not usually a powerhouse wave, but it can be a very enjoyable and surfable spot when the sandbars and swell line up.