86°
Mostly Cloudy
9%
73
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 photography.
81°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 81°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
74 /100
great
71 Swim
60 Sunbathe
77 Walk
78 Fish
83 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.7 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
Partly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
SSE
Rain
9%
This Afternoon
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
81°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
1.6 ft
3s · SE swell
Water Quality
Clean
64 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:20 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:39 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:48 AM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 5:54 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:04 AM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 6:29 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:43 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 6:54 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:52 AM | High | 3.2 ft |
| 7:17 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 1:37 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 7:52 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:38 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 8:02 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 2:31 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 8:49 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:27 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 8:48 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 3:30 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 9:48 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:22 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 9:37 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 4:27 PM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 10:46 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 10:26 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 5:16 PM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 11:38 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8721604, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
44
87°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
36
87°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
42
88°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
43
88°
Mostly Sunny
12%
77
88°
Mostly Sunny
13%
77
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 81°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
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Major
3:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Minor
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Major
4:10 PM - 6:10 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Cape Canaveral Beach today?
Cape Canaveral Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS