Cocoa Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
12mph
E / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.1ft @ 9sE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate ESE wind around 10mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|9-12mph E
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorAfternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|10-13mph E
Forecast Charts
Cocoa Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
W
Season
Winter
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.
Heavy crowdsPier pilingsOccasional touristsWarm water marine life
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Cocoa Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Cocoa Beach?
The current wave height at Cocoa Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Cocoa Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Cocoa Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Cocoa Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 4.1ft 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 Cocoa Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cocoa Beach is Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 9.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.