Cocoa Beach in December
December is one of the best months for surfing at Cocoa Beach.
Plan your trip to Cocoa BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 7 rainy days
Cocoa BeachFlorida (Space Coast), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ MLB 30 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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CabareteDominican Republic · 1408 km away · water 28°C1.8 m waves2
Wrightsville BeachUnited States · 703 km away · water 14°C1.3 m waves3
Folly Beach – The WashoutUnited States · 481 km away · water 14°C1.3 m waves4
Rockaway Beach – New YorkUnited States · 1493 km away · water 8°C1.2 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Cocoa Beach
- Surf Studio Beach Resort 8.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Cocoa Beach?
December is one of the best months for surfing at Cocoa Beach. Waves 1.1 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Cocoa Beach in December?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Cocoa Beach in December?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cocoa Beach in December?
Around 23°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Cabarete (1.8 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1.3 m waves) & Folly Beach – The Washout (1.3 m waves).