Cocoa Beach
United States · North America
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m ENE
Wind: 22 km/h NE (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: E
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:16Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 26°C water.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
0.4m swell at 13s with good period. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 25°C.
AI-generated summary for Cocoa Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Cocoa Beach
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 5). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cocoa Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is a highly accessible beach break located on the Atlantic coast of Florida. The seafloor is characterised by an exceptionally flat, compacted sandy gradient extending significantly offshore. This gentle bathymetry causes incoming wave energy-primarily short-period easterly wind swells-to dissipate gradually, resulting in soft, slow-crumbling waves. A westerly offshore wind is required to add shape to the frequently disorganised sea state. Because the waves lack the sudden depth transition required to pitch hollow lips or generate intense speed, the mechanics are extremely forgiving. This makes Cocoa Beach a premier location for beginner surfers and longboarders. The slow-rolling whitewater provides a stable platform for mastering pop-ups, whilst the unbroken faces are ideal for learning fundamental trim techniques in a low-risk environment free from treacherous underwater obstacles. The consistent, gentle nature of the surf ensures maximum wave count for novices.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cocoa Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Cocoa Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.