Cannon Beach

Key Largo, Florida

Ocean beach in Key Largo, facing north-west, with parking and bathrooms within walking distance.

Pier
Warm water 8.1
Bathrooms

HoursNot on file
Parking5 lots within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

4.8/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 6.4 of 10
Water: 89 Ftoday
Sunset: 7:30 pmover land
Parking: Mapped5 within 1,310 ft
Families: Very good

79of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Very warm water. Watch: 24% rain chance, wind, waves.

83 Fmostly clear

High: 89 F
Sea temperature: 89 F
Waves: 2.1 ftup to 2.3 ft
Wind: 8 mphup to 14 mph
Rain chance: 24%
UV index: 5moderate
Sun: 7:05 am to 7:30 pm

Tidesnext low at 3:50 am

Low3:50 am0.1 ft
High9:01 am2.0 ft
Low4:14 pm0.1 ft
High9:24 pm2.0 ft

8:00 am84 Fmostly clear, 15% rain, 10 mph
11:00 am89 Fpartly cloudy, 24% rain, 10 mph
2:00 pm85 Fovercast, 18% rain, 14 mph
5:00 pm · best86 Fpartly cloudy, 14% rain, 4 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Key Largo, South Sound, Key Largo (8723667), 1.1 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

FamiliesVery goodCalm water 6.4, bathrooms nearby
SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.4 ft, sea 81 F on average
SunsetsFairover the water 2 months a year
ConvenienceLimited5 parking lots, no food mapped

How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.8 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	1.8 of 3	Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms.
Calm water	1.3 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 2.4 ft.
Warm water	0.8 of 1	Mean sea temperature 81 F.
Sunset over water	0.0 of 1	2 months a year, June to July.
Free entry	0.0 of 1	An entry fee is mapped.

Ranks #35 of 168 for warm water in Florida, #42 of 67 for pier in Florida, #63 of 81 for bathrooms in Florida, #84 of 124 for parking in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 7, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Cannon Beach in Key Largo, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023

Cannon Beach: red kayaks moored in mangrove-lined waterway under cloudy sky

Cannon Beach: palm trees line waterfront with wet pavement and cloudy sky

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: GR from Key Largo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

Parking5 nearby
Free parkingNo
Bathrooms2 nearby
ShowersNo
Restaurants and barsNo
Beachfront hotelsNo
Hotels nearbyNo
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
Pier9 nearby
BoardwalkNo
Free entryNo

Water, sand, and nature

Calm water6.4 of 10
Warm water8.1 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 7, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Entry: $8 per vehicle ($4 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle, $2 pedestrian, county surcharge may apply)
Pass: Florida State Parks Annual Entrance Pass accepted, $60 a year, $120 for a family
Operator: Run by Florida State Parks
Address: Grove Trail, Key Largo, FL 33037

From Florida State Parks fee schedule (effective May 10, 2021), checked Sep 7, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces north-west (328 degrees). The sun sets over the water in 2 months, June to July.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what Cannon Beach is usually like then.

Early October is usually warm, with very warm water and a higher chance of a rainy day.

Water: 84 FVery warm
High: 83 FWarm
Rainy day: 54%Rain is common
Waves: 2.6 ftModerate
Sunset: Noover land in October

What to expect

Very warm swimming water, around 84 F
Moderate waves, around 2.6 ft
Rainy days are common in October (16 a month)
October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

3 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 15 years, 2 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Tropical Storm Eta, November 2020, 24.1 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Cannon Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 73 F, mild	Feb: 75 F, mild	Mar: 78 F, warm	Apr: 79 F, warm	May: 84 F, very warm	Jun: 86 F, very warm	Jul: 88 F, very warm	Aug: 88 F, very warm	Sep: 87 F, very warm	Oct: 83 F, very warm	Nov: 79 F, warm	Dec: 75 F, warm
Low rain	Jan: 6 rainy days	Feb: 5 rainy days	Mar: 6 rainy days	Apr: 7 rainy days	May: 8 rainy days	Jun: 20 rainy days	Jul: 17 rainy days	Aug: 22 rainy days	Sep: 21 rainy days	Oct: 16 rainy days	Nov: 6 rainy days	Dec: 7 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Feb: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.8 ft, moderate	May: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 2.1 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Aug: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Sep: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	Oct: waves 2.7 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 2.9 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 3.0 ft, moderate

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

Best overallMarch to Mayvery warm water · calm water · warm days
Warmest waterJuly to September88 F average
DriestJanuary to March5 to 6 rainy days a month
Best for sunsetsJune to JulySun sets over the water

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	73 F (23 C)	73 F (23 C)	6	2.6 ft
Feb	75 F (24 C)	75 F (24 C)	5	2.6 ft
Mar	78 F (25 C)	76 F (25 C)	6	2.6 ft
Apr	79 F (26 C)	78 F (26 C)	7	2.8 ft
May	84 F (29 C)	82 F (28 C)	8	1.9 ft
Jun	86 F (30 C)	84 F (29 C)	20	2.1 ft
Jul	88 F (31 C)	86 F (30 C)	17	1.7 ft
Aug	88 F (31 C)	87 F (30 C)	22	1.9 ft
Sep	87 F (31 C)	85 F (30 C)	21	1.8 ft
Oct	83 F (28 C)	82 F (28 C)	16	2.7 ft
Nov	79 F (26 C)	79 F (26 C)	6	2.9 ft
Dec	75 F (24 C)	75 F (24 C)	7	3.0 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Stay near Cannon Beach

Jules' Undersea Lodge0.7 mi from the beachMap

Mapped in OpenStreetMap. Names and distances only; Beaches With has no booking partner yet.

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Nearest essentials

Parking190 ft
Bathroom360 ft · 1 min walk
Food1,950 ft · 7 min walk
Hotel0.7 mi · 13 min walk

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

Cannon Beach

Beach Score4.8 / 10 · Fair
Today79 · Good beach day

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Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

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Nearest parking 190 ft · Nearest food and drinks 1,950 ft · 7 min walk · Nearest restrooms 360 ft · 1 min walk

Distances are straight-line from the beach's mapped point; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 25.1258, -80.4056. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Cannon Beach

Is there parking at Cannon Beach?

Yes. 5 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Cannon Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 88 F (31 C) in July and 73 F (23 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Cannon Beach?

Calm water scores 6.4 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.4 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Cannon Beach?

Yes, in 2 months a year (June to July), based on the shore direction and the monthly sunset azimuth.

When is hurricane season at Cannon Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 13 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 5 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
[operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 7, 2026)
Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Key Largo, South Sound, Key Largo (8723667), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service KEY office for Monroe Upper Keys (FLZ076), public domain

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