Duval Street (Brevard County)
- Shortboard, Longboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Chop
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Duval Street in Brevard County is an exposed beach break in the Floridana Beach area, typically described as a “safe bet” for surfers. It’s primarily a sand-bottom beach-break with sandbar-influenced peaks, but performance depends noticeably on tide—mid-tide is commonly recommended to keep the sandbar from shutting down the ride. The spot can be sensitive to changing conditions because it is fully exposed to the ocean.
- Usually reliable for surfing at this exposed beach-break location
- Best results commonly reported around mid-tide
- Offshore west winds can help groom waves
- Exposed beach break with generally reliable, surfable conditions.
- Sandbar-influenced peaks can create rideable waves, particularly around mid-tide.
- Rocks/submerged rock patches can make wipeouts more hazardous (especially at lower tides).
- Waves can close out on very large swells.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- W, SW, NW
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Atlantic-front influence; sea-breeze conditions tend to build during warmer months.
- Reliability
- fair
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Described as steady.
- Best Months
- September, October, November, December, January, February, March
- Thermal Window
- Sea breeze · Months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · Dir: SE · Thermal sea-breeze typically builds from late morning, with strongest development in the afternoon (warmer months).
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop
- Beach
- Sand — Sand bottom with sandbar configuration.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Medium
- Chop Level
- Heavy chop — Onshore winds can create choppy conditions; regional notes also indicate swell can stir sediment near shore.
- Launch
- Medium — Beach access at the end of Duval Street.
Through the year
Generally quiet on weekdays; more local activity on weekends and during good swells.
June through November (hurricane season and summer storm period).
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet for surfing, with sandbar-influenced peaks. Conditions are sensitive to tide (mid-tide tends to work best).
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- NNE, E
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — A mid-tide helps avoid the sandbar shutting down the ride.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed beach break with no noted headland/reef shelter.
- Wind Effect
- Offshore winds from the west help groom waves; onshore winds can make conditions choppy.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out on very large swells, but tends to hold up better to medium groundswells.
- Wave Quality
- Average
- Wave Power
- Moderate
- Wave Shape
- Mushy
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Short
- Ride Length Details
- Short to medium rides depending on the sandbar configuration.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Duval Street (Brevard County) in the full forecast view.
Duval Street (Brevard County) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 9–20 ktsGusts 33 kts
- Direction
- NE39°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2520 kts
- Windy days
- 7/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 1.4–3.4 m8s period
- Temperature
- 23–26 °C
Over the next 7 days, Duval Street (Brevard County) is forecast for daytime winds of 9–20 kts, peaking around 20 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 33 kts. The prevailing direction is NE. Waves run 1.4–3.4 m with a period of about 8s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Rip currents
- Sharks
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Monitored by local ocean-rescue services at designated towers (regional info for the area).
- Emergency Info
- Dial 911 for emergencies. Nearest major medical facility: Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne.
- Localism / Vibe
- None — No localism friction reported for this spot.
Rules of the spot
In general, exposed beach breaks can change quickly with swell and tide; keep an eye on submerged rocks and rip-current conditions at all times.
- Watch for submerged rocks at lower tides.
- The spot is best on a mid-tide to prevent the waves from closing out on the sandbar.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Melbourne
- Nearest Town
- Floridana Beach
- Parking
- Very limited street parking in a residential neighborhood.
- Access
- The beach is accessible via a public walkway at the end of Duval Street in Floridana Beach.
- Local Language
- English
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Beach rentals, surf-side motels, and boutique hotels available in Melbourne Beach and Floridana Beach; larger resorts further north in Indialantic and Cocoa Beach.
- Food & Drink
- Various restaurants and convenience stores are located along Highway A1A to the north and south.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rentals for kitesurfing, surfing, and wingfoiling are available from local shops in the Melbourne and Cocoa Beach areas (regional area baseline).
- Gear Storage
- Many local schools and shops offer storage for regular clients (regional area baseline).
- Gear Repair
- Professional equipment repair services are available through area kiteboarding schools and specialized marine upholstery shops (regional area baseline).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
Brevard County’s Space Coast blends aerospace heritage with a laid-back water-sports community and is known for wildlife such as sea turtles and manatees.
Primary launch site for NASA and SpaceX missions, with exhibits, rockets, and launch viewing.
Historic area with 19th-century buildings and local history exhibits.
Known for world-class surfing, fishing, and kayaking in a natural coastal preserve.
Oceanfront dining with a relaxed atmosphere, popular with the local surf and kite community.
Acclaimed zoo featuring kayaking through animal habitats and a zip-line course.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Duval Street (Brevard County)?
The best overall months at Duval Street (Brevard County) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The best wind months are September, October, November, December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Duval Street (Brevard County)?
Duval Street (Brevard County) works with W, SW, NW winds.
What skill level is Duval Street (Brevard County) suitable for?
Duval Street (Brevard County) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.