86°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
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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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 78°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 33% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
36 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
42 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 15 mph
SSE
Rain
33%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:50 PM
3.4 ft · in 3.1h
Wave Height
1.3 ft
4s · SE 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-Mainland Southern Brevard — Southern Brevard Barrier Islands n/a
- FLZ159 Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin — Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 11:03 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 5:50 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
53
86°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
53
86°
Sunny
10%
85
87°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
34
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
34
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
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What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 33% rain chance
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.
Major
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
4:30 PM - 5:30 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