Florida • Space CoastBuoy: 41113

Cocoa Beach Pier

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~5s

ENE

Wind

6mph

Onshore (E)

Water

83°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 1h 23m

Updated: 9/18/2026, 5:30:29 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H6:01am3.0ft
L12:16pm1.1ft
H6:49pm3.8ft
Tomorrow
L1:24am1.5ft
H7:00am3.0ft
L1:11pm1.1ft
H7:51pm3.8ft
Mon, Sep 21
L2:20am1.4ft
H8:04am3.1ft
L2:09pm1.1ft
H8:45pm3.9ft
Tue, Sep 22
L3:07am1.3ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Cocoa Beach Pier

Cocoa Beach Pier is one of Florida's most recognizable surf zones, known for consistency rather than size. The pier and surrounding sandbars help organize small to medium swell into clean, rideable waves. It favors longboards and high-volume shortboards, but can offer punchier sections during winter swells. Crowds are common, but the reliability keeps surfers coming back.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Cocoa Beach Pier?

The current water temperature at Cocoa Beach Pier is 83°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Cocoa Beach Pier today?

Cocoa Beach Pier currently has waves around 1-3ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Cocoa Beach Pier?

Today's high tide at Cocoa Beach Pier is at 2:01 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Cocoa Beach Pier?

Today's low tide at Cocoa Beach Pier is at 8:28 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Cocoa Beach Pier?

Cocoa Beach Pier works best with swells from the E, ENE, NE and W, SW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Cocoa Beach Pier good for beginners?

Yes, Cocoa Beach Pier is suitable for beginners, especially on smaller days. It's always a good idea to check conditions before paddling out and consider taking a lesson if you're new to surfing.

This Week's Outlook

Thursday morning looks like the sweet spot with 3 footers and light offshore/cross winds before it mellows out, though Wednesday afternoon could surprise you if you want more juice and don't mind the choppy conditions. Friday's a solid backup if you sleep in, but it'll be smaller and mushier than the mid-week swell.

Updated 9/14/2026, 6:04:04 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelAll Levels
CrowdHeavy
Best TideMid
Best SwellE, ENE, NE
Best WindW, SW
ParkingMetered street parking and public lots

Local Tip

Dawn patrol beats the crowds and onshore winds. Longboards work most days.