Cocoa Beach Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE-E-ESE; Big NE swell also can be good
Wind
W for offshores; Cape to the north can act as a block on northerly winds
Surf Height
Thigh high to 1' overhead
Tide
Low to mid tide; High tide sometimes okay here
Cocoa Beach Pier Surf Guide
Known previously as Canaveral Pier and now as Cocoa Beach Pier, this cradle of East Coast professional surfing made its name in the '60s and remains a longboard haven supported by the regular crew drawn to its long, crumbly lines in between the many surf contests that run here every year. Chances are you won't get barreled at Cocoa Beach Pier, since it's typically top-to-middle at best. However, like most of Cocoa Beach, the Pier remains a great place to score waves at high tide, when South Brevard's more critical breaks can doze for hours. More importantly, the Pier offers surfers the only wind shelter between Sebastian Inlet and Jetty Park.
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Ability Level
All Abilities
Surf is generally suitable for all skill levels.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty mellow overall.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get crowded but it is spread out.
Spot Rating
Poor
Good spot for beginners and newer surfers. There is a lot of surf history here, take some time to learn it and get the full experience.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy but can get more challenging on bigger days.
Water Quality
Fair
Can get murky with tons of large boat traffic in and out of Port Canaveral. This is a cruise ship port.
Hazards
Pier pilings, discarded mini cocktail umbrellas, heckling from people on the pier.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Plenty of easy parking, but you have to pay for the main lot.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring
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