16th St. South Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE-E-ESE
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh-1' overhead
Tide
Low to mid tide; High tide sometimes okay here
16th St. South Surf Guide
In general, it's another semi-mushy wave that turns on and off with the rest of Cocoa Beach, serving as a better high-tide spot than Brevard's southern coast, while occasionally getting blocked from NNE swells by the Cape. Still, there's plenty of room for surfers to spread out and the sandbars are constantly changing.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Surf is generally suitable for all skill levels.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow overall.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Plenty of room to spread out, but can get a crowd on a good peak.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty average spot overall; head this direction on out of control NE swells.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad but can be challenging when the surf is bigger.
Water Quality
Clean
Usually very clean.
Hazards
Watch for occasional shark or man-o-war.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Most accesses have parking. It can fill up on weekends.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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