Picnic Tables Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE-ENE-E.
Wind
W.
Surf Height
Thigh-high to overhead.
Tide
Low to mid tide; high tide sometimes okay here.
Picnic Tables Surf Guide
Patrick Air Force Base, offering similar breaks including Picnic Tables, First and Second Light and Hangers, also features the first signs of coquina -- sedimentary shelves of reef-like rock that run all the way south into Indialantic and make getting in out of the water potentially hazardous. Driving south from Cocoa Beach, Picnic Tables is the first parking lot on the left. The wave is usually peaky and fun, provided there is a bit of a swell.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Suitable for all ability levels.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Military influenced, be polite.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Plenty of room to spread out, but can get a crowd on a good peak.
Spot Rating
Poor
Average spot along Patrick Air Force Base. This is not really a destination for most, they are at the other more popular spots along the base.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Usually easy but can be some paddling on bigger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean water for the most part but can get murky.
Hazards
Submerged rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Easy, just off A1A.
Bottom
Sand with an occasional rock.
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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