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Canova Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

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Canova Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
11mph
E / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 9sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor - fair with moderate E wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ENE|11mph E
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 9s with 7mph E winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|7-11mph E
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 10s and strong E wind at 13mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s E|10-15mph ESE
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Canova Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Canova Beach sits in the transition zone between the coquina reef corridor to the north (Satellite Beach/RC's) and the deeper-water Melbourne Beach breaks to the south. Standard left and right beach break peaks over sand and some coquina, best at low tide with offshore westerly winds. Also known as a dog-friendly beach, adding to its casual, family-oriented atmosphere.

Strong currents during hurricane swellsJellyfishSharksRip currents

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Canova Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Canova Beach?
The current wave height at Canova Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Canova Beach surf forecast?
Our Canova Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Canova Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Canova Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 3.7ft E wind swell swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Canova Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Canova Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 5ft waves, a 9.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.