SURFING GUIDE
Best Surfing Beaches in Northeast Florida
Start with the strongest documented surf locations, then check today’s wind, surf, rip-current forecast and local reports.
Strongest surfing options in the current database
This list includes only beaches rated 4/5 or 5/5 for long-term surfing suitability. Each guide explains break type, experience level and hazards, then links current reports, cameras, social updates and offshore buoys.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
Jacksonville, Florida
A mile and a half of beach, coastal trails and The Poles surf spot.
Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
An Atlantic beach-town outing with public facilities and surf.
Huguenot Memorial Park
Jacksonville, Florida
A coastal park with designated beach driving and shorebird habitat.
Mayport Beach · Naval Station Mayport
Jacksonville, Florida
A mile of Atlantic beachfront inside Naval Station Mayport, with access controlled by the military installation.
Vilano Beach
Vilano Beach, Florida
A full-service public beach with facilities, seasonal lifeguards, Mobi-Mat access and a designated 4WD ramp.
Anastasia State Park
St. Augustine, Florida
More than 1,600 acres of dunes, beach, marsh and hammock, with camping and seasonal lifeguards.
St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach, Florida
The city’s central beach, with the Ocean Pier Park, dozens of street accesses and a designated 4WD ramp at A Street.
Fort Matanzas Beach & Inlet
St. Augustine, Florida
Atlantic and river beaches within Fort Matanzas National Monument, with free public access and two ocean-side parking lots.