At The Beach…

What’s your idea of a perfect day at the beach? Working on your tan? Building a sandcastle? Hunting for seashells? Getting in on a game of volleyball? Surf-fishing? Bicycle riding? Taking a romantic barefoot stroll up and down the shoreline? You can experience all of this and more when you spend the day along the Cocoa Beach shoreline. Open 24/7 year round with warm Southern waters and an average daytime temperature of 73° F, our beaches have something to offer everyone!

If catching some great waves is your main reason for coming to the Cocoa Beach area, you’ll be stoked to learn that the Space Coast is home to over 100 of the best surfing spots on the East Coast. (Did you know that 11-time ASP World Champion surfer Kelly Slater hails from Cocoa Beach, Florida? Right here is where he started…How awesome is THAT!!) So, whether you’re a pro or a grommet, we’re sure you’ll be able to find a killer spot to hang ten!

In addition to our oceanfront parks, the City of Cocoa Beach provides “stub-end” streets for access to the Atlantic Ocean. Each street has a dune to cross-over, parking spaces (several metered), and a litter barrel. You are invited to use any of these streets to enjoy a day on our fine, sandy beach, however please do not bring bottles or pets on the beach, and remember to use litter barrels when you leave. In addition, before coming to Cocoa Beach for a fun day in the sun, please make sure you review our city’s beach rules and etiquette in the tab below.

Cocoa Beach LifeguardFull-time lifeguards are on duty at the following locations every weekend beginning on Easter weekend until Labor Day weekend:

  • Cocoa Beach Pier
  • Alan Shepard Park
  • Lori Wilson Park
  • Minutemen Cswy.
  • Jetty Park (Cape Canaveral)

Seasonal Lifeguards also maintain weekday duty at these locations beginning the day after Memorial Day weekend through the first week in August (when the school year begins).

  • Cocoa Beach Pier
  • Sheppard Park (2 towers)
  • Fischer Park
  • Lori Wilson Park (2 towers)
  • Minuteman Cswy
  • 16th Street/Murkshe Park

There are NO LIFEGUARDS at any other location, however, the ocean can still be enjoyed while remembering the following cautions:

  • NEVER SWIM ALONE! Always swim where other people are.
  • If you are not a strong swimmer, do not swim when the waves are large or the conditions appear rough.
  • Be aware of ocean currents and rip tides – if you are caught in a rip tide, swim parallel to the beach (go with the current) – do not try to swim against the current! The current generally flows parallel with the beach.
  • If you need help, face the shore and wave your arms – usually someone is nearby with a surfboard.