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Cocoa Beach Pier

Junky

Wave Height

2-4

ft

Swell

~4s

ENE

Wind

13mph

Sideshore (N)

Water

76°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 4h 51m

Updated: 5/4/2026, 5:30:55 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H2:08pm2.7ft
L7:59pm0.2ft
Tomorrow
H2:36am3.8ft
L9:01am0.5ft
H2:48pm2.6ft
L8:38pm0.3ft
Wed, May 6
H3:17am3.6ft
L9:48am0.6ft
H3:32pm2.5ft
L9:24pm0.4ft
Thu, May 7
H4:02am3.5ft

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 76°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 2-4ft. 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 9:57 PM 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 4:20 AM 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

Tuesday morning looks like your best bet with 3ft waves, decent 6-second periods, and manageable onshore wind before it picks up too much. After that it's pretty much downhill with everything dropping to ankle-biters by the weekend.

Updated 5/4/2026, 6:02:32 AM

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.