Best Cape Canaveral surf window today: tide and conditions

Cape Canaveral's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with rising tide, 20 mph wind, and 3.1 ft swell; tide in range, good swell angle. Cherie Down Park Beach is the top pick at 1.6 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Cape Canaveral this week

October rates 82/100 for Cape Canaveral. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; October is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 20 mph wind, and 2.6 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Cherie Down Park Beach surf report
82
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in October

October

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 3-8 ft waves and 80°F water.

Next steps

Turn Cape Canaveral's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Cherie Down Park Beach surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Cape Canaveral windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Cape Canaveral spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

50
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp68°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Cold fronts, occasional nor'easters

February

48
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp67°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Cold front swells, spring break approaching

March

40
Waves2-3 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Spring break crowds, small surf

April

30
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp74°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Flat season begins, longboarding

May

20
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp78°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Mostly flat, enjoy the beach

June

30
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp82°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Tropical storm teasers

July

35
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Warm water, occasional tropical swell

August

50
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp85°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Hurricane season building

September

Peak
80
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp84°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Peak hurricane swells, warm water

October

Peak
82
Waves3-8 ft
Water temp80°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane + nor'easter overlap

November

Peak
75
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp75°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Nor'easters, low crowds, warm water

December

55
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp70°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Cold fronts, holiday surfing

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (68°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Cape Canaveral

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (85°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Cape Canaveral

Surf Guides for Cape Canaveral, FL

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide