Spanish House Surf Guide

Spanish House Surf Guide

Earning its name from the large, Spanish-style home just steps from the break, the house is unique to this area and so is the wave it guards. Spanish House's deep outside and shallow inside bar gives the break some push, offering more of a challenge than the dribblers of Northern Brevard on most average swells. Under ideal conditions -- strong swell, low tide, offshore wind - there's a chance for rare Florida perfection, transforming the beach into a top-to-bottom barrel garden.

Because of its punch, proximity to the Inlet, extensive parking and cheap price -- free -- Spanish House suffers most of the Inlet's overflow, but usually lacks the attitude, thanks to the scattered lineup. You can always walk until you find a peak away from the Spanish House pack. If you choose such a path, you'll pass another sneaker spot called Chernobyl's where you might score a more private banzai shorebreak session. Both Spanish House and Chernobyl's remain favorite barrel opportunities during NE-E swells, which cross up the area's premier powerhouse and pressure cooker, Sebastian Inlet.