88°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
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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 · 43% rain · 80°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 43% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
29 /100
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22 Swim
45 Sunbathe
17 Walk
32 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SSE
Rain
43%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
6:52 PM
4.3 ft · in 3.6h
Wave Height
1.3 ft
8s · ESE swell
Water Quality
Clean
64 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
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
6:33 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:19 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:03 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 12:06 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 6:52 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:19 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:04 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 1:05 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| 7:50 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:16 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:04 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 2:04 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| 8:45 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:08 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:03 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 3:01 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| 9:37 PM | High | 4.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:57 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:58 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 3:56 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 10:26 PM | High | 4.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:47 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 10:52 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 4:53 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:15 PM | High | 3.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:39 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:48 AM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 5:54 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8721604, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Sunny
14%
78
88°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
44
88°
Sunny
8%
82
90°
Sunny
9%
79
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
43
89°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 43% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:10 PM - 12:10 AM
Minor
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
6:50 PM - 7:50 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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