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Melbourne Bridge - North

Location: Indian River
Mile Marker: Mile 918.2
Lat / Lon: N 28° 05.233' / W 080° 35.317'
Depth: 7-10 Feet
Description:
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

4.00

(5)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.40

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.40

Open West Through Northeast and Wakes

Current Flow:

3.80

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open West Through Northeast and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.60

Ease of Shopping:

1.25

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Melbourne Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Gregory Jablonski on May 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

Dropped my 29 kg Vulcan and 100ft 5/16 chain in 8.5 ft depth with 5 ft freeboard from anchor roller, 400 yds north and 400 yds east of bridge, backed down and snubbed, in constant 15-20kt SE winds. Hobby-horsed all night, dragged about 50 yds west by sunrise. Would have to go another half mile east to get any wind protection from ESE to S winds, didn't check depth that far in.

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Review for Melbourne Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Apr 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Cell Service:

4

Great anchorage to hide from south to east winds anchored in 3ft held tight in 30 mph winds no swell or chop

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Review for Melbourne Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Janet Gannon on Apr 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

This a great place to stop in a south wind. Big anchorage, easy in and out, plenty of water. Our anchor held beautifully and we slept soundly. The waves will wrap around the causeway so there's a little roll but not bad. It's difficult to go ashore on this side. We were able to dinghy to the south side but I wouldn't do it with much south wind, you wouldn't be able to get off the small beach. Walking towards the beach, there is ice cream, Cuban and mediterranean food, falafel next to the Coldstone, and pizza. Seven Eleven for necessities. There is considerable road noise 24/7.

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Review for Melbourne Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Stefanie & Mike, Throwin Caution, on Jul 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

1

WiFi:

1

Not much going on here just a nice place to stay a night. Had a good breeze keeping us cool at night but no breeze in the morning. No real places to go ashore. Just a peaceful quiet place.

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Review for Melbourne Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Feb 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

Nothing special, but a safe place to stop for the night in a strong south wind. Good holding, deep and lots of room, not well protected from the north or west.
Good cell coverage.
Anchor came up clean.

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