Southeast / beginner-intermediate spots?

[mekanic]

Thanks for the great info.

I have another question:

What is the deal then at Ft. Lauderdale? I found info that says there is a 100 yd coridor. Does this mean that you need to stay within this area and then go out past a bouy or something? If so, I'm assuming that it's deep water past a bouy. Is it possible to ride back and forth within the coridor? is it shallow enough to touch ground? Just trying to get a clear picture of the situation. I might try and go up to Jupiter beach, it seems a bit easier on the beginner. I think I'll be fine once I get there, I just want to prepare for the conditions.

Any "iditot guide to ocean conditions" would be apprecitated. Haven't spent much time in the ocean.

Thanks,

K.