Spanish House Surf Report & Cam Guide
Melbourne Beach, Florida · Space Coast
Spanish House is the first beach access north of Sebastian Inlet, named for the old house that once guarded the break. A deep outside bar and shallow inside bar give it real push and, on the right swell, nonstop barrels, making it an intermediate to advanced wave that rewards stronger surfers on a NE to E swell at low tide.
| Day | Surf | Wind | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/24 | ankle to knee (1.9 ft) | 9 mph ENE | Poor |
| Sat 7/25 | ankle to knee (1.6 ft) | 13 mph SE | Poor |
| Sun 7/26 | ankle to knee (1.3 ft) | 17 mph W | Fair |
| Mon 7/27 | ankle to knee (1.3 ft) | 12 mph WSW | Fair |
| Tue 7/28 | ankle to knee (1.2 ft) | 14 mph SW | Fair |
| Wed 7/29 | ankle to knee (1.4 ft) | 15 mph WSW | Fair |
| Thu 7/30 | ankle to knee (1.3 ft) | 19 mph WSW | Fair |
Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.
How It Breaks
Spanish House sits just north of Sebastian Inlet, the first beach access you hit heading that way, named for the old house that used to stand guard over the break. It's a sand-bottom beach break with a deep outside bar and a shallow inside bar, a combination that gives the wave real push and, when the swell lines up, nonstop barrels. It's rated intermediate to advanced, punchier than the mellower spots up the coast, so it rewards surfers who can handle some power.
Best Conditions
Best swell is NE to E with a W or SW offshore wind, and this one wants a low tide to expose that shallow inside bar. Winter is the season, with swell typically peaking in January. Hazards match the wave's power: strong rips, the shallow inside bar itself, and a break that runs hollow and powerful, not a spot to underestimate.
Cam Line and Know Before You Go
Watch the live cam at Surf Guru before you make the drive out. Know the flags and rip currents before paddling out, and treat the shallow inside bar with respect. This is a fickle reef and point setup that needs a real E or SE swell or a hurricane swell to turn on, so check conditions rather than guessing.
Parking and Local Tips
Parking is limited, free roadside spots that fill fast, so get there early if there's swell in the water. Local tip: keep it low-key and watch the rocks, this spot is fickle and needs a real swell to work, so it rewards patience over frequent checks.
Gear and the Shop
This is a wave for a real surfboard, not a soft-top, along with a leash and wax built for a punchier, hollower break. Island Water Sports carries surfboards, wetsuits, leashes, wax and traction, fins, ding repair kits, and board bags online. Spanish House sits well north of our South Florida stores, so check the full list of Island Water Sports locations for the shop closest to your drive.
Gear for Spanish House
FAQ
Who is Spanish House good for?
Intermediate to advanced surfers. The deep outside and shallow inside bar give it real push and, on the right swell, nonstop barrels, a step up from the mellower spots up the coast.
What tide and season are best at Spanish House?
A low tide with a NE to E swell and W or SW offshore wind. Winter is the season, with the best swell typically peaking in January.
Where is Spanish House located?
The first beach access north of Sebastian Inlet, named for the old house that once guarded the break.
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