Station Name: ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR COCOA, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet

Nearest Address:
State Hwy 520
Cocoa, FL 32926
Orange County

GPS Coordinates: 28.36972837, -80.8725578

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 7 at 2:43PM EDT until April 8 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:43 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following counties, Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving bands of rain will continue to be possible through tomorrow. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are forecast with localized totals to 7 inches possible which may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Rip Current Statement issued April 7 at 2:16AM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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 April 7 at 2:16AM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued April 7 at 2:16AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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.

High Surf Advisory issued April 7 at 2:16AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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.