Florida Surf Museum

Florida Women of the Waves 2022
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-24

"Space Coast Surfing-The Right Stuff" exhibit
2022-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
You are invited!
to our new exhibit
“Space Coast Surfing-
The Right Stuff”
In our newly renovated museum space
At Ron Jon Surf Shop
Cocoa Beach FL
September 10, 2022
6-9pm

Beverages and pupus will be available
Info- fl**********@***il.com

Annual board Meeting- open to the public
2022-02-26 13:00 - 15:00
Florida Surf Museum’s Annual Board Meeting is open to the public. Learn more about the museum and take the opportunity to get involved. The meeting will be held in the Captain’s Room.

20TH ANNUAL WATERMANS CHALLENGE
2021-06-05 08:00 - 2021-06-06 15:00
A weekend of fun, family-friendly surfing competition with a division for everyone. The venue has changed this year to the Hilton, Cocoa Beach, 1550 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach. Please click on the link for complete details-

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/florida-surf-museum-1494869346

All proceed go to benefit the Florida Surf Museum

2019 Waterman's Challenge
2019-06-01 08:00 - 2019-06-02 15:00
The 19th Annual Waterman’s Challenge is a family oriented surfing contest featuring divisions for all ages. This year we are adding a school team competition. The WMC will again be held at International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach. Registration starts May 1.See details and register online on our Eventbrite page here:
2019wc.eventbrite.com.
All proceeds go to benefit the Florida Surf Museum, Cocoa Beach High School, Satellite Beach High School and FIT Surf Teams and the Viera High School Ocean Bowl Team.

Florida Women Of The Waves Luau Dinner
2019-05-04 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a luau feast with the Florida Women of the Waves! We will feature island style food from Tiny Turtle, music by the Aquanuts plus a spectacular hula show by Brevard Hawaiian Dancers. We will also have raffles and a silent auction for art and surf swag.
Located at the pavilion next to the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center.
Cost: $10 general admission, $5 for FSM members.
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Florida Women Of The Waves Beach Social
2019-05-04 09:00 - 12:00
Join our women surfers on the beach at Lori Wilson Park-northside (guys and non-surfers welcome!) for a morning of surfing and socializing. This is a great opportunity for beginners to become learn more about surfing and the community of women surfers that a a vital part of the sport
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Florida Women of the Waves 2019 Movie Night
2019-05-03 18:30 - 21:30
Movie night for the 2019 Women of the Waves weekend.”One Winter Story” chronicles pioneering big wave rider Sarah Gerhardt as she challenges the male-dominated world of big wave riding. Popcorn and beverages will be available. One Winter Story surf documentary will be shown Friday May 3rd at the Cocoa Beach Public Library. This is a well-done documentary that will appeal to everyone whether you surf or not, gal or guy, young or seasoned. Doors open at 6:30. Great time to catch up with your surf buddies, buy your WOW t-shirts and bags. .This is a free event (donations to the Florida Surf Museum are welcome)
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2018 Surfing Santas of Cocoa Beach
2018-12-24 08:00 - 12:00
Surfing Santas Cocoa Beach is an annual Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers of all ages dressed up as Santa. The costumes are as diverse as the people that wear them. Watch them ride in on the waves and kick off your holiday beachside at this free event that benefits local, charitable causes.
Now in its second year, the crowd can participate in a costume contest. Dress up in your favorite winter themed outfit – snowman, Santa and Mrs. Claus, gingerbread man, reindeer, elves – for your chance to win prizes. This year there will be five categories: babies (0-3), kids (4-15), group (2 people or more), men (16+), and women (16+). Costume contest starts at 9 a.m. followed by Santa surfs out at 10 a.m.
There are no rules, so anything goes…well almost! This is a family-friendly event, so please keep that in mind. To ensure the safety of both surfers and spectators, the Cocoa Beach police, fire department, life guards and EMT personnel are on site.
Cash prizes for first through third place: $50 for first, $25 for second, $15 for third in individual categories and $100 for first, $50 for 2nd and $30 for third in the group category.
One Grand Prize winner, the peoples choice from the first place winners, will win a Surfing Santas Surfboard!

Surfing Santas Cocoa Beach takes great pride in helping those in need. With every piece of Surfing Santas Swag sold , we’ve been able to raise over $100,000 for local charities.
There are two charities dear to Surfing Santas Cocoa Beach – The Florida Surf Museum and Grind for Life. Since 2014, this event has been made possible by the efforts of The Florida Surf Museum, the Trosset family and and its many volunteers. The Florida Surf Museum preserves and documents the unique history and culture of Florida surfing. Experience the heritage and traditions of the surfing community through events, exhibits and programs.
Grind for Life offers financial assistance to families suffering from the effects of cancer. Every dollar received by your generous donations and purchases make a difference and impacts many lives. Learn More

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Grand Opening- Sebastian Inlet/ The Accidental Wave
2018-10-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for the grand opening of our latest exhibit. Learn the in-depth history of Sebastian Inlet from the first attempts to open an inlet 100 years ago to its evolution as a fishing mecca, the discovery of the wave by surfing pioneers Dick Catri and Jack Murphey and the conflicts between surfers and fishermen over access to the inlet. A combination of videos, slideshows and memorabilia document the historic contests and the cast of characters who made the inlet the most important wave on the east coast.

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Our new exhibit “Sebastian Inlet-The Accidental Wave” is open. If you are here for the weekend stop by and check it out.

Admission is free to the public. There will be live music, beverages and pupus. Stay tuned for more surprises!

Surf Swap Meet
2018-07-29 11:00 - 14:00
It’s that time again! Florida Surf Museum is hosting another swap meet to be held at the Picnic Tables pavilion at Patrick AFB. Tables are first come first served and the grounds will be available for other participants.
Please bring a covered dish or food and drink to share.The museum will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and water. Admission is free but donations for the museum are gratefully accepted. See you there!

2018 Waterman's Challenge
2018-06-02 08:00 - 2018-06-03 16:00
The 18th Annual Waterman’s Challenge is a family oriented surfing contest featuring divisions for all ages. This year we are adding a foil surfing division to continue our tradition of recognizing innovative trends in surfing. There will also be a Surfrider Team Challenge event. The WMC will again be held at International Palms Resort in Cocoa Beach. See details and register online on our Eventbrite page here:
2018wc.eventbrite.com.
All proceeds go to benefit the Florida Surf Museum, Cocoa Beach High School Surf Team and Viera High School Ocean Bowl Team. Follow our Facebook event page here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/806741122860459/
For questions about the contest message or e-mail Sharon Wolfe-Cranston: sharon.wolfe@live.com

Pat O'Hare Paddleout
2018-01-13 10:00 - 12:00
A Memorial Paddleout will be held for Cocoa Beach surfing legend and East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame member Pat O’Hare.
The event will begin with a memorial at 10 am at Mambos Grill, located on the beach at the International Palms Resort, 1300 N. Atlantic Blvd, Cocoa Beach FL.
The paddleout will be held on the beach at 11am directly behind Mambos. After the paddleout the restaurant will be open for remembrances, lunch and beverages.
There is parking available at the hotel as well as ample parking at Lori Wilson Park- adjacent to IPR. IPR will have special room rate of $89.00 if you mention Florida Surf Museum/paddleout. Please call the hotel directly for special rates at (321) 783-2271.
Keep updated on our event page here: Pat O”Hare paddleout

Florida Surf Museum Swap Meet
2016-04-23 11:00 - 13:00
Florida Surf Museum is having it’s second swap meet. Buy, sell trade. Get rid of stuff or take stuff home. No charge- first come first serve for the best spots. The museum will provide burgers and hotdogs. Please bring chips, drinks or anything good to eat. Bring your board too- the surf is right out back!
