Is there good surf in Destin beach???

Question

what beachs in florida have good surf????

Answer 1

No. Destin is on the Gulf Coast, and in spite of the glowing praise that the Surfline.com note gives it, it is like every other beach on the Gulf of Mexico, surfless most of the time. That's not to say that a good tropical depression can't whip up some good surf every now and then, but in general, the Gulf is pretty sad. I know I make Gulf Coast surfers mad when I say that, but they know it's true (and I'm sure, very frustrating. They have better patience than me).

The east Coast of Florida, from Jacksonville on down to around Jupiter Beach has some great surf spots. Like most east Coast spots, summer is the worst time of year, but there are some breaks that are more consistent than others. South Florida is probably worse than the Gulf Coast, because the Bahamas interrupt the swell and wind patterns. However, with a good (NASTY) tropical depression going, you can even surf in Miami.

http://www.surfline.com/travel/surfmaps/...

Answer 2

i was just in destin in march, my whole family when to visit another family, believe it or not there is some pretty nice waves near destin. i don't know the name but there is a beach(not destin beach) that has a lot of stores and a sea food place call the crab trap or some thing. there is surf shop and... all right on the beach.

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Answer 3

There's a lot of good surfing in Florida. I suggest New Smyrna specifically, its probably the best. However, it is the shark attack capital, and 3000 bull sharks recently migrated to Florida, so I'd be on the lookout. Other than that, Cocoa Beach of course (Slater's hometown) and Sebastian's, both great. Of course, not so much in the summer. Close by and less well known is Orchid Beach, close to Vero and there's a spot with a very decent left, but you have to find it for yourself. Other than that, Del Ray is good too, take your pick.

Answer 4

check it out:

http://www.southfloridasurf.com/Septembe...

Answer 5

Ehh i was just there today skimming its average is about 4-5 feet o.k. if you ask me try it though you'll have fun.