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Tidal Cove Beach: sandy beach with gentle waves, blue sky, few distant figures6 photos
Photo: Rick Shu, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Tidal Cove Beach

Florida

Ocean beach in Florida, facing east, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

  • Surfing 8.0
  • Sea turtle nesting
  • Pier
  • Restaurants and bars
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking4 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
5.2/ 10Fair
How we score beaches
Calm water
5.1 of 10
Water
85 Ftoday
Sunset
7:32 pmover land
Parking
Mapped4 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Highrest of today
Families
Fair
85of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Very warm water · light wind. Watch: 23% rain chance, waves, high rip current risk.

82 Fpartly cloudy
High
83 F
Sea temperature
85 F
Waves
2.1 ft
Wind
9 mphup to 11 mph
Rain chance
23%
UV index
8high
Sun
7:04 am to 7:32 pm
Surf zoneNWS Melbourne forecast for Mainland Southern Brevard, issued 11:30 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskHighrest of today
  • Surf2 to 3 ft
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk thursdayHigh
Tidesnext low at 4:20 am
  1. Low4:20 am0.1 ft
  2. High9:52 am0.4 ft
  3. Low4:44 pm0.0 ft
  4. High10:15 pm0.4 ft
  1. 8:00 am83 Fclear, 6% rain, 8 mph
  2. 11:00 am · best83 Fclear, 5% rain, 6 mph
  3. 2:00 pm83 Fclear, 15% rain, 8 mph
  4. 5:00 pm83 Fovercast, 19% 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 Micco (8721994), 3.0 mi 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 5.1, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.9 ft, sea 78 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceFair4 parking lots, 1 places to eat
  • Wildlife and beachcombingYessea turtle nesting
  • SurfingYesbiggest waves October to December
  • CampingYescampground (1 within 0.6 mi)
How the Beach Score is calculated: 5.2 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
Facilities2.5 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water1.0 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 2.9 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 78 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.
Free entry0.0 of 1An entry fee is mapped.

Ranks #3 of 6 for sea turtle nesting in Florida, #3 of 19 for camping nearby in Florida, #5 of 7 for surfing in Florida, #5 of 7 for surfing in Florida, #16 of 55 for sunrise over water 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 7, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 7, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Tidal Cove Beach in Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Tidal Cove Beach: sandy beach with gentle waves, blue sky, few distant boats
Tidal Cove Beach: bridge over water with palm trees, grass field, white buildings

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Rick Shu, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos

Amenities

  • Parking4 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • Bathrooms2 nearby
  • Showers1 nearby
  • Restaurants and bars1 nearby
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearby1 nearby
  • Pier1 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo
  • Free entryNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, all year
  • Calm water5.1 of 10
  • Sea turtle nestingYes, June to August, Sea turtles nest in Sebastian Inlet State Park, and summer visitors can reserve a night walk to watch loggerheads nesting
  • Warm water6.8 of 10
  • Surfing8.0 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), Wikipedia (Sep 7, 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)
Pass
Florida State Parks Annual Entrance Pass accepted, $60 a year, $120 for a family
Operator
Run by Florida State Parks
Address
SR A1A, Brevard County, FL 34958

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 east (82 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, a higher chance of a rainy day and waves that are often rough.

Water
81 FVery warm
High
82 FWarm
Rainy day
48%Rain is common
Waves
4.1 ftOften rough

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 81 F
  • Waves often around 4.1 ft or more
  • Rainy days are common in October (13 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

5 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 9 years, 4 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Milton, October 2024, 39.9 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Tidal Cove 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 overallSeptember to Julymild water · fewer rainy days · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September85 F average
  • DriestDecember to February6 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Tidal Cove 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
Jan69 F (21 C)71 F (22 C)63.0 ft
Feb71 F (22 C)75 F (24 C)63.2 ft
Mar73 F (23 C)78 F (26 C)103.2 ft
Apr76 F (25 C)80 F (27 C)83.1 ft
May80 F (27 C)85 F (29 C)132.2 ft
Jun83 F (28 C)87 F (30 C)232.0 ft
Jul85 F (29 C)89 F (32 C)241.6 ft
Aug85 F (30 C)89 F (32 C)242.3 ft
Sep85 F (30 C)86 F (30 C)243.0 ft
Oct81 F (27 C)81 F (27 C)134.3 ft
Nov76 F (25 C)77 F (25 C)103.4 ft
Dec72 F (22 C)74 F (23 C)63.9 ft

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

Explore Tidal Cove Beach

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

All places near Tidal Cove Beach as a list (14)

Nearest parking 190 ft · Nearest food and drinks 910 ft · 3 min walk · Nearest restrooms 920 ft · 4 min walk · Nearest showers 930 ft · 4 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 27.8603, -80.4504. 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 Tidal Cove Beach

Is there parking at Tidal Cove Beach?

Yes. 4 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Tidal Cove Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 85 F (29 C) in July and 69 F (21 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Tidal Cove Beach?

Calm water scores 5.1 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.9 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Tidal Cove Beach?

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

Can you surf at Tidal Cove Beach?

Yes, per OpenStreetMap. The biggest waves are October to December, mean daily maximum 2.9 ft.

When is hurricane season at Tidal Cove 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, 23 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 7, 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 Micco (8721994), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MLB office for Mainland Southern Brevard (FLZ647), 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.