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Canova Beach Surf Forecast
/ Florida – North (78 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
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Canova Beach surfForecast / Florida – North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Canova Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Canova Beach sea temperature is
25.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Canova Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Canova Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Canova Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 17 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | |
45 | 104 | 50 | 28 | 37 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 202 | 47 | 69 | 62 | 56 | 117 | 94 | 73 | 40 | 48 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 1:35PM1.04m | 2:23AM1.07m | 2:45PM1.02m | 3:27AM1.05m | 3:55PM1.03m | 4:28AM1.05m | 5:00PM1.07m | 5:22AM1.06m | 5:57PM1.11m | 6:10AM1.08m | 6:45PM1.15m | 6:54AM1.08m | 7:29PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10PM0.00m | 8:51AM0.14m | 9:19PM0.04m | 9:56AM0.10m | 10:23PM0.06m | 10:54AM0.05m | 11:21PM0.07m | 11:45AM-0.01m | 00:12AM0.07m | 12:31PM-0.05m | 00:58AM0.07m | 1:13PM-0.08m | 1:40AM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 |
20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 16 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 45 | 70 | 24 | 28 | 37 | 42 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 53 | 47 | 69 | 62 | 56 | 117 | 94 | 73 | 40 | 48 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 10 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | E 18 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ENE 12 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 50 | 15 | 28 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 12 | E 6 | NE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 14 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | — | SE 4 | S 4 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | SSW 3 | E 17 | S 4 | NNW 3 | E 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 33 | 104 | 20 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 202 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | — | 10 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 765 | 1002 | 5 | 67 | 373 | 3 | 26 | 1486 | 807 | 101 | 373 | 0 | 0 | 464 | 18 | 0 | 464 | 3 | 0 | 101 | 0 |
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Information about the Canova Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Canova Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Canova Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Canova Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Canova Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Canova Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Canova Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Melbourne. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Melbourne. Melbourne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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