WATCH: Thousands of ‘Surfing Santas’ Hit Cocoa Beach for Annual Space Coast Tradition Christmas Eve Morning

By  //  December 24, 2025

Starts at 7:30 a.m. at Coconuts on the Beach

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BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA –  One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions took place on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach.

The festive event was held on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway.

Admission was free, and everyone — whether they surfed or simply wanted to soak up the holiday fun — was welcome to join.

Hundreds of surfers dressed as Santa Claus, elves, and even reindeer paddled out into the Atlantic, creating a unique display of holiday spirit. Spectators crowded the beach to cheer them on, snap photos, and celebrate the season in true Florida style — with sunshine, surfboards, and sand instead of snow.

The event also featured live music, festive costumes, and a lively beach atmosphere that captured the heart of Cocoa Beach’s surf culture.

Organizers had encouraged early arrival for the best views and parking, as Surfing Santas continued to grow into one of Brevard County’s biggest and most joyful holiday gatherings.

Whether people joined the fun in the water or watched from the shore, Surfing Santas delivered a morning filled with laughter, community, and coastal Christmas cheer.

One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions is set on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach. The festive event will take place on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway. (Surfing Santas image)
One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions is set on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach. The festive event will take place on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway.
One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions is set on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach. The festive event will take place on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway. (Surfing Santas image)
One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions is set on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach. The festive event will take place on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway. (Surfing Santas image)
One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions is set on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach. The festive event will take place on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway. (Surfing Santas image)
One of the Space Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions is set on Christmas Eve morning, as Surfing Santas once again hit the waves in Cocoa Beach. The festive event will take place on Wednesday, December 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Coconuts on the Beach, located at 3 Minutemen Causeway. (Surfing Santas image)
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