Florida - East Coast
Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and very poor with 14mph out of the E.
Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and very poor with 14mph out of the E.
Best window·Tuesday 9AM–12PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cocoa Beach, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s and strong E wind at 14mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light SSE winds and fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 4s and gentle SSW breeze. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and very poor by then.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with light winds out of the WSW. The S wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s and light W winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to very poor.
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The self-proclaimed "Surf Capital of the East Coast," Cocoa Beach Pier is the most iconic surf spot in Brevard County. The pier provides the only wind shelter between Sebastian Inlet and Jetty Park, making it a magnet when onshore winds blow out open beach breaks. Waves are typically long, crumbly lines best suited for longboarding — getting barreled here is rare. Rich surf history dating to the 1960s space race era.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cocoa Beach is 2-3ft with a 5.9s swell period. Wind is ENE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Cocoa Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 2ft E wind swell swell at 6s, a 1.4ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft ENE wind swell swell at 8s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cocoa Beach is Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cocoa Beach works best with a SE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Cocoa Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Cocoa Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. The self-proclaimed "Surf Capital of the East Coast," Cocoa Beach Pier is the most iconic surf spot in Brevard County. The pier provides the only wind shelter between Sebastian Inlet and Jetty Park, making it a magnet when onshore winds blow out open beach breaks. Waves are typically long, crumbly lines best suited for longboarding — getting barreled here is rare. Rich surf history dating to the 1960s space race era.
The prime season at Cocoa Beach is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Cocoa Beach include heavy crowds, pier pilings, occasional tourists, warm water marine life. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cocoa 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
