Florida's Surfing Safari: Unravelling the Best Breaks

Florida is home to world-class surfing due to its diverse waves on both the East Coast and the Gulf.

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Palm Beach's Reef Road is known for its big waves, up to 15 feet, and is considered the state's best.

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South Hutchinson Island offers a variety of breaks from the Hutchinson Island Nuclear Power Plant to Jensen Beach.

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Fort Pierce Inlet State Park and Sebastian Inlet are consistent and shapely surf spots on the East Coast.

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Sebastian Inlet is known as "Surf City" and has produced top surfers in competitive settings.

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Cocoa Beach is associated with Kelly Slater and Ron Jon Surf Shop and offers mellower waves suitable for beginners.

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New Smyrna Inlet is known as the "wave magnet" and provides consistent waves for trick riding.

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Ponce Inlet and Daytona Beach offer competitive surf spots that attract crowds due to their excellent conditions.

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Flagler Beach, Crescent Beach's south end at Matanzas, and St. Augustine host prime surf locations.

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Jacksonville's Hanna Park, "Mayport Poles," "Lighthouse," and "Officers Club" are significant surf spots worth exploring.

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