Cocoa Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Cocoa Beach, Florida · times in EDT
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 82° / 71° | 6 | 2% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 83° / 74° | 7 | 18% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 84° / 74° | 6 | 13% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 88° / 76° | 6 | 48% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 81° / 74° | 4 | 63% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 77° / 74° | 1 | 61% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 81° / 75° | 6 | 49% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Cocoa Beach warm enough to swim?
At 83°F, the water at Cocoa Beach is warm — great for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 3° above the October average of 80°F here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Cocoa Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 83°F. That is 3° above the October average of 80°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Cocoa Beach?
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.
What is the warmest the water gets at Cocoa Beach?
Around 85°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is January at roughly 67°F.