Cocoa Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Cocoa Beach, Florida
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 74°F, wind 9 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
97/100
- 82°F, wind 9 mph
- Clear skies
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 80°F, wind 8 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
- Clear skies
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MLB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:35 AM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:07 AM | 4.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:24 PM | 1.0 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:18 PM | 3.5 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 83°F. That is 3° above the October average of 80°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 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Cocoa Beach?
About 83°F. That is 3° above the October average of 80°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 the rest of 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.