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Patrick AFB Beach: ocean waves breaking on sandy beach at sunrise or sunset2 photos
Photo: Jayesh Naithani, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Patrick AFB Beach

Cocoa Beach, Florida

Ocean beach in Cocoa Beach, facing east, with parking and restaurants within walking distance.

  • Calm water 7.5
  • Bioluminescence
  • Pier
  • Restaurants and bars
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking22 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
4.9/ 10Fair
How we score beaches
Calm water
7.5 of 10
Water
84 Ftoday
Sunset
7:33 pmover land
Parking
Mapped22 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Highrest of today
Families
Fair
87of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 21% rain chance, high rip current risk.

79 Fovercast
High
88 F
Sea temperature
84 F
Waves
1.2 ftup to 1.3 ft
Wind
5 mphup to 11 mph
Rain chance
21%
UV index
8high
Sun
7:05 am to 7:33 pm
Surf zoneNWS Melbourne forecast for Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, issued 11:30 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskHighrest of today
  • Surf2 to 3 ft
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk thursdayHigh
Tidesnext high at 7:34 am
  1. Low1:23 am0.2 ft
  2. High7:34 am4.6 ft
  3. Low1:47 pm0.1 ft
  4. High7:57 pm4.6 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best80 Fovercast, 2% rain, 1 mph
  2. 11:00 am85 Fmostly clear, 4% rain, 6 mph
  3. 2:00 pm88 Fclear, 12% rain, 9 mph
  4. 5:00 pm86 Fovercast, 17% rain, 11 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 Patrick Air Force Base (8721727), 980 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesFairCalm water 7.5, no bathrooms mapped
  • SwimmingVery goodWaves around 2.0 ft, sea 77 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceGood22 parking lots, 3 places to eat
  • Wildlife and beachcombingYesbioluminescence
How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.9 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.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.8 of 3Within walking distance: parking, restaurants.
Calm water1.5 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 2.0 ft.
Warm water0.6 of 1Mean sea temperature 77 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #3 of 10 for bioluminescence in Florida, #19 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #25 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #34 of 41 for showers in Florida, #39 of 67 for pier 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), Wikipedia (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Amenities

  • Parking22 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • BathroomsNo
  • Showers2 nearby
  • Restaurants and bars3 nearby
  • Beachfront hotels2 nearby
  • Hotels nearby5 nearby
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier3 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, January to November
  • Calm water7.5 of 10
  • Warm water6.3 of 10
  • BioluminescenceYes, December to February, Bioluminescent dinoflagellates in the Banana River behind the beach in summer

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), Wikipedia (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address
South Atlantic Avenue, Brevard County, FL 32925

Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces east (81 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

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

Planning a trip

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

Water
81 FVery warm
High
82 FWarm
Rainy day
44%Rain is common
Waves
2.8 ftModerate

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 81 F
  • Moderate waves, around 2.8 ft
  • Rainy days are common in October (12 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

4 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 12 years, 3 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 12.7 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Patrick AFB Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

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 overallJanuary to Augustmild water · fewer rainy days · warm days
  • Warmest waterAugust to September85 F average
  • DriestFebruary6 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Patrick AFB Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan67 F (20 C)70 F (21 C)81.9 ft
Feb69 F (21 C)75 F (24 C)62.1 ft
Mar72 F (22 C)78 F (26 C)82.1 ft
Apr75 F (24 C)81 F (27 C)92.1 ft
May79 F (26 C)85 F (29 C)141.5 ft
Jun81 F (27 C)87 F (31 C)221.4 ft
Jul82 F (28 C)89 F (32 C)221.1 ft
Aug84 F (29 C)89 F (32 C)231.6 ft
Sep85 F (30 C)86 F (30 C)232.0 ft
Oct80 F (27 C)81 F (27 C)123.0 ft
Nov75 F (24 C)77 F (25 C)92.2 ft
Dec70 F (21 C)73 F (23 C)102.6 ft

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

Explore Patrick AFB Beach

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

All places near Patrick AFB Beach as a list (44)

Beach access Main access and 4 more · Nearest parking at the beach · Nearest food and drinks 200 ft · Nearest showers 150 ft

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 28.2465, -80.6021. 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 Patrick AFB Beach

Is there parking at Patrick AFB Beach?

Yes. 22 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft, including Patrick Space Force Base Lemon Lot. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Patrick AFB Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 82 F (28 C) in July and 67 F (20 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Patrick AFB Beach?

Calm water scores 7.5 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.0 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Patrick AFB Beach?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is there bioluminescence at Patrick AFB Beach?

December to February, per Wikipedia. Bioluminescent dinoflagellates in the Banana River behind the beach in summer. It is seasonal and never guaranteed on a given night.

When is hurricane season at Patrick AFB 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, 24 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 9 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 (data as of Sep 6, 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 Patrick Air Force Base (8721727), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MLB office for Southern Brevard Barrier Islands (FLZ747), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.