Cocoa Beach, FL

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13h 31m of daylight left

Sunset at 12:16 AM

Best window this week

Saturday is the call — 7.3 during the 7 AM–8 AM window. Block the morning if you can.

5-day

MAYBEMaybe

4.0/ 10 · Fair

Best time to ride

11 AM–12 PM

Next 12 hours

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Clean swell
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

3.3 ft↑

Sweet spot 2–4.5 ft

Period

9s↓

Sweet spot 8–11 s

Wind

20 mph NE↑

Side-on

Tide

Next · Low 04:45 AM

Session plan

Maybe

Could be okay if you're nearby.

Cocoa Beach, FL

MAYBE

Peak window

11 AM–12 PM

Avg score 3.4/10

Why this score

Tide will shift conditions soon.

Wave height3.3 ft

Swell period9s

WindSide-on 20 mph

Current: 3.3 ft @ 9s • 20 mph wind. wave height is in a sweet spot for this spot period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell strong wind is adding a lot of bump and texture wind direction is fighting the banks and shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 11 AM–12 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Mixed conditions — 3.3 ft with side-on winds. If you go, 11 AM–12 PM looks the cleanest stretch.

11 AM

4.03.3ft

12 PM

2.84.0ft

1 PM

2.84.5ft

2 PM

1.35.1ft

3 PM

1.35.6ft

4 PM

1.35.4ft

5 PM

1.35.3ft

6 PM

1.35.2ft

7 PM

1.35.2ft

8 PM

1.35.2ft

9 PM

1.35.2ft

10 PM

1.35.1ft

Sunrise 10:25 AM Sunset 12:16 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

7.3/10

Saturday, Jun 6 • 7 AM–8 AM

Wave 2.5 ft

Period 8s

Wind max 15 mph

Temp 71–83°F

Wednesday, Jun 3

3.4 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 3.3 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 24 mph

Thursday, Jun 4

4.5 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 4.3 ft

Period: 10s

Wind max: 21 mph

Friday, Jun 5

5.6 / 10

Best: 4 PM–5 PM

Wave: 3.2 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 15 mph

Saturday, Jun 6

7.3 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 2.5 ft

Period: 8s

Wind max: 15 mph

Sunday, Jun 7

7.0 / 10

Best: 7 AM–8 AM

Wave: 2.4 ft

Period: 9s

Wind max: 14 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Wednesday, Jun 3	7 AM–8 AM	3.4	3.3 ft	9s	24 mph	69–81°F
Thursday, Jun 4	7 AM–8 AM	4.5	4.3 ft	10s	21 mph	69–81°F
Friday, Jun 5	4 PM–5 PM	5.6	3.2 ft	9s	15 mph	72–80°F
Saturday, Jun 6	7 AM–8 AM	7.3	2.5 ft	8s	15 mph	71–83°F
Sunday, Jun 7	7 AM–8 AM	7.0	2.4 ft	9s	14 mph	73–85°F

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.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Rashguard / Boardshorts

Hydration + sun protection

No wetsuit

Most of the time

Spot notes