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Brevard County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Cape Canaveral Beach
400 E Jetty Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Just north of Cocoa Beach near Port Canaveral — quieter, more residential, and the closest public beach for rocket-launch viewing. Jetty Park at the inlet has fishing, a campground, and front-row launch views.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 80°F water · 80°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 80°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued june 3 at 1:36pm edt until june 6 at 4:00am edt by nws melbourne fl
56 /100
good
52 Swim
70 Sunbathe
81 Walk
32 Fish
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.2 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:36PM EDT until June 6 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
80°F
Clear
Wind
20 mph
NE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
7 High
High 02 PM–04 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
10:53 PM
3.6 ft · in 1.4h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
11s · ENE swell
Water Quality
Clean
64 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (FLZ747)
The MLB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ141 Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard — Northern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ154 Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
8:16 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:38 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:25 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 4:13 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:53 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
82°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny
3%
85
85°
Mostly Sunny
7%
85
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
46
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
34
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Jetty Park: $15/vehicle day pass ($12 military). Cherie Down Park: free public access.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on Cape Canaveral beaches. Permitted leashed only in designated Jetty Park campground sites.
Entry Fee
$15/vehicle day pass at Jetty Park ($12 military). Cherie Down Park free.
Address
400 E Jetty Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cape Canaveral Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cape Canaveral Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Cape Canaveral Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on Cape Canaveral beaches. Permitted leashed only in designated Jetty Park campground sites.
Is there an entry fee at Cape Canaveral Beach?
$15/vehicle day pass at Jetty Park ($12 military). Cherie Down Park free.
Are there lifeguards at Cape Canaveral Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Cape Canaveral Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Cape Canaveral Beach?
Amenities at Cape Canaveral Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, campground (Jetty Park), fishing pier.
When is the water warmest at Cape Canaveral Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Cape Canaveral Beach located?
Cape Canaveral Beach is in Brevard County, FL, at 400 E Jetty Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS