80°
Partly Sunny
2%
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Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South)
2545 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
A quiet Brevard County barrier-island town just south of Indian Harbour Beach. Spessard Holland South Beach Park anchors public access — free parking, seasonal lifeguards, dune crossovers, pavilions, and outdoor showers. Town ordinance bans dogs on the beach.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 80°F water · 80°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued june 3 at 1:36pm edt until june 6 at 4:00am edt by nws melbourne fl
64 /100
good
54 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.2 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:36PM EDT until June 6 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
NE
Rain
2%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 01 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
10:53 PM
3.6 ft · in 1.4h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
11s · ENE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ552)
The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:38 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:25 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 4:13 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:53 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
84°
Mostly Sunny
1%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
84°
Partly Sunny
11%
85
85°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
46
84°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
58%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free lots at Spessard Holland North and South parks (2525 and 2545 S Hwy A1A).
Dogs
No animals permitted on any public park or beach in the Town of Melbourne Beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
2545 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) dog-friendly?
No animals permitted on any public park or beach in the Town of Melbourne Beach.
Is there an entry fee at Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South)?
Entry to Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South)?
Amenities at Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, pavilions, dune crossovers, drinking fountains.
When is the water warmest at Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South)?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) located?
Melbourne Beach (Spessard Holland South) is in Brevard County, FL, at 2545 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS