Tide conditions for Cocoa Beach surf spots
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Cocoa Beach. These 2 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
Next Low
12:00 PM
1.2 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 AM(4.1ft) | 2:00 AM(0.6ft) | 9:00 PM(3.7ft) | 3:00 PM(1.2ft) |
| Tomorrow | 9:00 AM(4.0ft) | 3:00 AM(0.6ft) | 9:00 PM(3.7ft) | 3:00 PM(1.3ft) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 10:00 AM(3.9ft) | 4:00 AM(0.9ft) | 10:00 PM(3.6ft) | 4:00 PM(1.3ft) |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 11:00 AM(3.7ft) | 4:00 AM(1.0ft) | 11:00 PM(3.4ft) | 5:00 PM(1.4ft) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 11:00 AM(3.6ft) | 5:00 AM(1.0ft) | 11:00 PM(3.3ft) | 6:00 PM(1.5ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 12:00 PM(3.6ft) | 6:00 AM(1.2ft) | -- | 7:00 PM(1.5ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 12:00 AM(3.2ft) | 7:00 AM(1.3ft) | 1:00 PM(3.6ft) | 8:00 PM(1.4ft) |
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Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
2 spots
16th St South
Intermediate16th St South is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Cocoa Beach in Space Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.
Cocoa Beach Pier
Beginner friendlyThe Cocoa Beach Pier is Florida's most famous surf landmark and home to legends like Kelly Slater. The pier breaks on almost every type of swell, with chest‑ to head‑high north swells producing the best waves. It's a mellow wave well suited to beginners and longboarders but can offer punchier sections when hurricane swells wrap in.
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What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Cocoa Beach
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Cocoa Beach. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Cocoa Beach. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Cocoa Beach on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
