Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Cocoa Beach

The Space Coast's flagship beach — 5 miles of Atlantic sand within sight of Kennedy Space Center rocket launches. The Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop define the local identity. Surfable, family-friendly, and the place to watch a SpaceX launch from the water.

Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 46% rain · 80°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

93°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
46% 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

18 /100

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14 Swim

31 Sunbathe

9 Walk

25 Fish

24 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

93°F

Light Rain

Wind

5 to 10 mph

Rain

46%

Today

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

94°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

NWS SRF · MLB · Issued Jul 12, 3:00 PM

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

Today Jul 12

93°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%

Mon Jul 13

94°

Sunny

13%

Tue Jul 14

93°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

Wed Jul 15

93°

Sunny

10%

Thu Jul 16

92°

Sunny

Fri Jul 17

92°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

19%

Sat Jul 18

92°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

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 46% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 93°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

Paid public lots near the Pier; metered street parking on A1A.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Amenities

lifeguardspierrestaurantsrestroomsshowerssurf shop

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Cocoa Beach today?

Cocoa 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 Cocoa Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on most of Cocoa Beach. Designated dog area between 4th St South and Murkshe Park; allowed 6–10 AM and 4–7 PM (5–9 PM during DST); leashed (max 10 ft).

Is there an entry fee at Cocoa Beach?

Entry to Cocoa Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Cocoa Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cocoa Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Cocoa Beach?

Amenities at Cocoa Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, surf shop.

When is the water warmest at Cocoa 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 Cocoa Beach located?

Cocoa Beach is in Brevard County, FL, at 401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931.