Vero Beach Surf Report & Cam Guide
Vero Beach, Florida · Treasure Coast
Vero Beach strings together laid-back Treasure Coast beach breaks, Jaycee Park, Conn Beach, and Humiston, with an easygoing town vibe and fun, rippable waves on a good swell. It suits beginner to intermediate surfers on a NE, E, or SE swell with W or SW offshore wind at a mid tide, rarely as cutthroat as the breaks up north.
| 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 ESE | Poor |
| Sun 7/26 | ankle to knee (1.2 ft) | 10 mph W | Fair |
| Mon 7/27 | ankle to knee (1.3 ft) | 12 mph WSW | Fair |
| Tue 7/28 | ankle to knee (1.3 ft) | 12 mph SW | Marginal |
| Wed 7/29 | ankle to knee (1.6 ft) | 15 mph SW | Fair |
| Thu 7/30 | ankle to knee (1.3 ft) | 17 mph WSW | Fair |
Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.
How It Breaks
Vero Beach strings together a handful of sand-bottom beach breaks, Jaycee Park, Conn Beach, and Humiston, each with its own laid-back, easygoing town vibe. It's rated beginner-intermediate, and the waves here are fun and rippable on a good swell, without the cutthroat lineup energy you find at the well-known spots up north. Occasional rock patches show up in the sand, so it's not a pure sand bottom everywhere along the stretch.
Best Conditions
Best swell is NE, E, or SE with a W or SW offshore wind and a mid tide window, though locals note the bars closer to the pier can also turn on with a higher tide. Winter NE windswell and fall groundswell are the main seasons. Hazards include rip currents, scattered rocks, and urchins on the rockier sections, so watch your footing where the sand thins out.
Cam Line and Know Before You Go
Watch the live cam at VeroBeachCam, or check the Reef Ocean Resort beach cam for a second angle up the shore. Know the flags and rip currents before paddling out, this is a reef and rock bottom in spots so booties are worth it, and watch the inlet current and boat traffic while you're out.
Parking and Local Tips
Parking is easy and free at the Jaycee, Humiston, and South Beach park lots. Local tip: the Humiston and Jaycee sandbars are the reliable bet, holding up well on an E or SE swell with offshore wind and a mellow crowd most days. Mulligan's Beach House at Sexton Plaza is right there for food after a session.
Gear and the Shop
Booties are worth packing for the rockier stretches here, along with a wetsuit for the winter NE windswell season. Island Water Sports carries soft-tops, surfboards, wetsuits, leashes, wax and traction, fins, ding repair kits, and board bags online. Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach
FAQ
What are the main peaks at Vero Beach?
Jaycee Park, Conn Beach, and Humiston, a string of sand-bottom beach breaks with occasional rock patches and a laid-back, easygoing town vibe.
Is Vero Beach good for beginners?
Yes. It's rated beginner-intermediate, with fun, rippable waves on a good swell and a crowd that's rarely as cutthroat as the breaks up north.
Is there a live cam for Vero Beach?
Yes, VeroBeachCam offers a free live view, and the Reef Ocean Resort beach cam gives a second angle up the shore.
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