87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
16
Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Cape Canaveral Beach
400 E Jetty Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Just north of Cocoa Beach near Port Canaveral — quieter, more residential, and the closest public beach for rocket-launch viewing. Jetty Park at the inlet has fishing, a campground, and front-row launch views.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 84°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 33% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued september 9 at 11:18am edt until september 9 at 8:00pm edt by nws melbourne fl
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0 Swim
54 Sunbathe
24 Walk
0 Fish
31 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 11:18AM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through early this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind
10 mph
E
Rain
33%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:18 PM
4.5 ft · in 1m
Wave Height
1.6 ft
9s · ENE swell
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ747)
The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Mainland Southern Brevard — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ159 Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:04 AM
Sunset
7:35 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:44 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:45 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 12:49 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 7:18 PM | High | 4.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:33 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:39 AM | High | 4.1 ft |
| 1:45 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 8:06 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:17 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:30 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 2:36 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:51 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:58 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:16 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 3:24 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 9:32 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:37 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 9:59 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 4:10 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:12 PM | High | 3.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:17 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:42 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 4:57 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 10:53 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:58 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:26 AM | High | 4.2 ft |
| 5:49 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 11:36 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8721604, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
31
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
24
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
23
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
27
88°
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29%
34
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
25
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 33% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Jetty Park: $15/vehicle day pass ($12 military). Cherie Down Park: free public access.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Cape Canaveral beaches. Permitted leashed only in designated Jetty Park campground sites.
Entry Fee
$15/vehicle day pass at Jetty Park ($12 military). Cherie Down Park free.
Address
400 E Jetty Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Cape Canaveral Beach today?
Cape Canaveral Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Cape Canaveral Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Cape Canaveral beaches. Permitted leashed only in designated Jetty Park campground sites.
Is there an entry fee at Cape Canaveral Beach?
$15/vehicle day pass at Jetty Park ($12 military). Cherie Down Park free.
Are there lifeguards at Cape Canaveral Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cape Canaveral Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Cape Canaveral Beach?
Amenities at Cape Canaveral Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, campground (Jetty Park), fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Cape Canaveral Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Cape Canaveral Beach located?
Cape Canaveral Beach is in Brevard County, FL, at 400 E Jetty Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.
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