Cocoa Beach in May
May is a good month for surfing at Cocoa Beach (best: January–April, October–December).
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: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 16 rainy days
Cocoa BeachFlorida (Space Coast), United StatesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MLB 30 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
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CabareteDominican Republic · 1408 km away · water 28°C1.3 m waves2
Folly Beach – The WashoutUnited States · 481 km away · water 24°C1 m waves3
Wrightsville BeachUnited States · 703 km away · water 22°C1.1 m waves4
Rockaway Beach – New YorkUnited States · 1493 km away · water 13°C1 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Cocoa Beach?
May is a good month for surfing at Cocoa Beach (best: January–April, October–December). Waves 0.8 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Cocoa Beach in May?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Cocoa Beach in May?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cocoa Beach in May?
Around 30°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Cabarete (1.3 m waves), Folly Beach – The Washout (1 m waves) & Wrightsville Beach (1.1 m waves).