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submitted by: George
GENERAL
This spot is located at the Brevard and Indian River County line off the coast road A1A. This is the premier spot for all Fla talent either in the Pro tour or surfers that have been in professional competition. Kelly Slater's home break when in town, as well as, Cory Lopez, Shea Lopez, CJ and Damen Hobgood. Many others from veterans like Jeff Crawford and, new talent like Adam Wickwire, Blake Jones, and Jeremy Saukel. This break is a fast peaky beach break which has been featured as Fla's best break all year long. It is best on a south, southeast, and east swell. When everywhere else is flat, the Inlet usually has something to ride. There is a $3.50 entrance fee to use the state park which features camping and fishing with boat ramps also.
SPOT RATING: 5*****
(1- not so okay, 2-okay, 3-cool, 4-very cool, 5-the ultimate spot)
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HOW TO GET THERE
To get to the Inlet, you go to the coast road A1A and drive south through the town of Indialantic which is east of Melbourne (hwy192) and go to the 4 way stop sign. At the stop sign make a left and follow the road to the local beach in Melbourne Beach, there make the right and follow the natural flow of traffic south for aproximately 16 miles to the bridge which spans the Inlet passage between the two counties, and you're there. The surf spot is on the north side of the bridge.
WAVES
Beach break with 3 to 4 main peaks. 1st peak is the most desired and busiest, and it's a right hander off the jetty. Depending on the amount of sand washed into the area from local beaches, it's best at outgoing, incoming, and low tide.
Water Temperature in Summer: 87°F
Water Temparature in Winter: 57°F
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BEST TIME TO SURF
This is a year round break, but it breaks usually best spring, summer, and fall. Winter is usually the north swell time.
CROWDS / LOCALISM
Heavy, very competitive. It's the home of the King of the Peak contest held yearly. This is not a spot for beginers. Only competent surfers need to enter the waters.
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