87°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
46
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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 78°F water · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 37% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
44 /100
ok
36 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 15 mph
SE
Rain
37%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:50 PM
3.4 ft · in 3.1h
Wave Height
1.3 ft
4s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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-Mainland Southern Brevard — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ159 Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 11:03 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 5:50 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
46
86°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
46
87°
Sunny
9%
85
87°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 37% rain chance
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