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Cocoa Beach, FL
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Conditions
Wave
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Sweet spot 2–4.5 ft
Period
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Sweet spot 8–11 s
Wind
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Tide
Next · Low 05:39 AM
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Cocoa Beach, FL
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Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes
Not beginner-friendly today
Beginner basics
Where to go
Cocoa is one of the best beginner spots in Florida — pick any beach access well south of the pier and stay between lifeguard towers. Soft sand bottom and forgiving wave.
What to avoid
Don't surf right under the pier — pilings, fishing lines, and surf-school traffic all converge there. Stay aware of rip currents that can form on bigger NE swells.
Best beginner conditions
Knee-to-waist NE or E swell, light W or SW wind, any tide (mid is cleanest). Year-round playground for first sessions.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit
Fall setup
Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.
Rashguard
Early fall
2mm Shorty
Late fall cool-down
Spot notes
How this break works
- Wave type
- Soft beach break + pier
- Best swell
- NE–E
- Best wind
- W–SW (offshore)
- Best tide
- All tides workable; mid often cleanest
Hazards
- · Pier pilings
- · Tourist crowds
- · Surfing schools
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