Cocoa Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Cocoa Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 79°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
93/100
- 86°F, wind 8 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 85°F, wind 8 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MLB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 2:24 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:29 AM | 3.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 2:28 PM | 0.4 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:53 PM | 4.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Cocoa Beach · 5.4 km away.
About Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 67°F in January to 85°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December — 10 months of the year — peaking around 85°F in August and dropping to about 67°F in January.
Today it is 84°F. That is 1° below the August average of 85°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Cocoa Beach about 5.4 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Cocoa Beach?
We score today 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Cocoa Beach?
About 84°F. That is 1° below the August average of 85°F here.
Are there rip currents at Cocoa Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Cocoa Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Cocoa Beach about 5.4 km away on the open coast.