Palmetto Pavilion Surf Cam (2024)

FAQs

Are there waves in South Beach, Miami? ›

When the conditions come together and the swell hits, Miami Beach's South Beach can produce some solid, hollow waves. At its best on a north or northeast swell and west to northwest winds, South Beach is best during the winter months.

One of the area's best spots is right on the county line and named as such, but most of the good surf in Boca Raton lies within the accessible city and county parks such as Red Reef Park.

The surf forecast is 0-1 ft and semi glassy right now for Fort Lauderdale, FL.

New Smyrna Beach

North of Canaveral, you can surf in New Smyrna Inlet, the south side of the famous Ponce de Leon or "Ponce" Inlet. Known locally as "the wave magnet," Smyrna's waves are well suited for trick riding or "hot dogging." It's also now considered the most consistent surf.

Siesta Key, Florida

Siesta Beach brings the soft, white sands and clear water of the Caribbean to the States. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the beach earned the title "#1 Beach in the U.S." for three years. Its water is calm and the nearby Point of Rocks is the perfect place to watch the sunset.

4ft = Chest-high. 5ft = Head-high. 6-11ft = Overhead.

1. NAZARE, PORTUGAL. Nazare is home to the worlds biggest waves, clocking in a record breaking 86ft! What's strange though is that this wave wasn't even on the big wave surfing map up until 2010.

Overall, Miami technically isn't known for its surfing, but you can be surprised on those lucky, epic days of surfing if you can be patient and keep your eye on the storms and forecasts. Most of the year, Miami is flat as a lake but it could be perfect for learning how to surf on a knee high wave.

Perhaps best known for raising 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, Cocoa Beach, Florida is one of the East Coast's best beach towns.

Does Palm Beach have surfing? ›

Palm Beach County offers many great surf spots with fun waves and good surf breaks. The top surf spots in Palm Beach include the Juno Beach Pier, Marcinski, Coral Cove Park, and Hobe Sound Beach, which are popular with longboarders and shortboarders.

Often called, “Venice of the U.S.”, There are multiple surfing spots in Fort Lauderdale to choose from.

1. South Pointe on South Beach. The South Beach is one of the most known beaches in Miami, and it surely is one of the hotspots for surfing. You will find the strongest waves at the South Pointe Park, just before the pier, which is also known for decent fishing.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Malibu this week:

The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 11s.

At certain breaks such as Peahi (aka “Jaws”), the waves can grow to over 70 feet during the largest swells of winter. At breaks such as Honolua Bay on the northwestern coastline of the island, 20 ft. waves such as the one below create one of the best surf breaks in Hawaii.

South Beach is one of the most popular neighborhoods for tourists. Lots of activities are within walking distance from here. This tends to be the priciest area in Miami. And while the area is generally safe, it can be crowded and noisy.

South Beach is simply South Beach!

It's a way of life that consists of sun, sand and sea. It's a lifestyle that's full of fun, flavor and excitement. And the vibe of South Beach is passionate, energetic, and steeped in history.

Most common are surface waves, caused by wind blowing along the air-water interface, creating a disturbance that steadily builds as wind continues to blow and the wave crest rises. Surface waves occur constantly all over the globe, and are the waves you see at the beach under normal conditions.

Night visits

Hours: Miami Beach closes its beaches from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Leaders cite the environment and crime.