Surfing Waves

hi
we are going to miami area this july, has anyone got any recommendations for beaches for beginners will also need surf hire
not sure where we are staying looking at aboout an hours drive around miami
also is there any surf around naples/sanibel area
many thanks

There are a few decent spots to surf in Miami with this most interesting being right at the end of South Beach near the north jetty of the inlet. Typically the place is pretty flat during the summer but there is always the chance of waves...just watch the weather...here is a coupe of links that will provide you the weather info and show you some of the juice South Beach can put out:
iwave.rsmas.miami.edu/surf/gallery/

iwave.rsmas.miami.edu/surf/

No surf on the west coast unless a hurricane or tropical storm is spinning out in the gulf of mexico.

Cheers, Pilch

you can also go to Bal harbour right after the bridge on collins av or the palm beach area 1 hour drive from miami. Juno pier and juno inlet are two good options

thanks for replies will look at links now
dont know why it says sponger under my name -i'm attempting to use a minimal !!
looking forward to trip as its only 6-7 weeks now :D :D