Surf: General: Satellite Beach is home to some of the more consistent, lesser-known breaks in Brevard County, especially when there's a bit of swell in the water, as it manages to keep long-period swells from shutting down. You can thank the coquina reefs that line the best spots, making for waves that are generally more open-faced than hollow but still push back, offering sections to punt or power gouge -- especially when it's overhead. Tides: Low to mid tide; High tide sometimes okay here Size: Waist-3' overhead Wind: W Swell: NE-ENE-E Bottom: Sand and coquina/worm rock Paddling: Not too bad but can be challenging when the surf is bigger. Spot Rating: Gets good but comes and goes with the sand. Access: Public access with large lot and plenty of parking. You can even plug in here if you drive an electric car. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Gets crowded when it is good, but often can be empty. Local Vibe: Pretty mellow overall. Environment: Usually very clean. Hazards: Big fish occasionally cruise along the rocks. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane