Surf spot

Cocoa Beach Pier

Forecast conditions and map view for Cocoa Beach Pier in USA, South East, North Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 28.3676, -80.6013

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Wind speed (km/h)	9	7.6	4.8	7.9	10.7	11.4	8.6	9.5	7.2	6	3.7	5.1	12.3	14.5	15.8	8.4	4.6	3	0.5	3.7	9.5	12.6	8	7.2	6.6	2.8	5	12.5	17.3	18.4	15	18.1	19.7	19.6	16.3	19.9	25	22.5	17.3	16.8	15.9	9	13.6	16.3	17.5	13.5	11.3	8.3	8.8	8.6	7.3	9.3	13.7	13.8	10.1	11.5
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Cocoa Beach Pier is one of Florida’s classic surf breaks, located on the Space Coast in Cocoa Beach, USA. It’s a well-known, easy-to-access pier spot with a lively beach-town atmosphere and consistent surf for much of the year.

Spot description

Type: Pier break
Setting: Sandy beach with a long wooden pier extending offshore
Wave shape: Often fast and punchy, with sections that can run along both sides of the pier
Bottom: Sand
Crowd: Can be busy, especially when conditions are good
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though beginners may find smaller days manageable

Conditions and surf character

Cocoa Beach Pier is known for fun, often peaky beach-break waves that can become very good with the right swell direction and tide. The pier can help concentrate sandbars and shape the waves, creating more defined peaks than nearby open beach sections.

Small swell: Can be soft and crumbly, but still rideable
Moderate swell: Best chance for clean, shaped waves
Larger swell: Can get powerful and hollow, with stronger currents near the pier
Tide sensitivity: Often works best on a mid tide, though this can vary with sand conditions and swell angle

Wind and swell notes

Best winds: Offshore or light winds from the west/northwest are typically cleaner
Swell direction: East and northeast swells are common and can produce the best waves
Storm influence: Tropical systems and winter fronts can both bring quality surf

Hazards

Strong currents near the pier
Crowds and local etiquette
Pier pilings and occasional marine hazards
Can get heavy and hollow on bigger days

Overall vibe

Cocoa Beach Pier is a fun, accessible, and often crowded Florida surf spot with a reliable reputation. It’s not always world-class, but when sandbars line up and the swell cooperates, it can deliver some of the better waves in the region.