Station Name: Cape Canaveral Nearshore, FL (143)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Brevard County

GPS Coordinates: 28.4, -80.533

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued May 12 at 2:55AM EDT until May 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Mon May 12, 2025, 2:55 AM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued May 13 at 2:18AM EDT until May 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 2:18 AM
Expires: Wed May 14, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Central Florida Atlantic Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 1:52AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 1:52 AM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 8:00 AM

Fog and low clouds can been seen on nighttime satellite imagery overspreading areas from around Orlando south and eastward to the Atlantic coast. Patchy visibility reductions below 1 mile can be seen on local traffic cameras as of around 2 AM, including on I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. These conditions are forecast to continue through sunrise. Use caution overnight and during the morning commute. If you encounter fog, slow down, use only your low beam headlights, and increase your following distance.

Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 1:52AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 1:52 AM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 8:00 AM

Fog and low clouds can been seen on nighttime satellite imagery overspreading areas from around Orlando south and eastward to the Atlantic coast. Patchy visibility reductions below 1 mile can be seen on local traffic cameras as of around 2 AM, including on I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. These conditions are forecast to continue through sunrise. Use caution overnight and during the morning commute. If you encounter fog, slow down, use only your low beam headlights, and increase your following distance.

Special Weather Statement issued May 13 at 1:52AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue May 13, 2025, 1:52 AM
Expires: Tue May 13, 2025, 8:00 AM

Fog and low clouds can been seen on nighttime satellite imagery overspreading areas from around Orlando south and eastward to the Atlantic coast. Patchy visibility reductions below 1 mile can be seen on local traffic cameras as of around 2 AM, including on I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. These conditions are forecast to continue through sunrise. Use caution overnight and during the morning commute. If you encounter fog, slow down, use only your low beam headlights, and increase your following distance.