South 10th Street Beach Access, Cocoa Beach Fishing

South 10th Street Beach Access is a city street end that puts you on the Cocoa Beach sand with only a short walkover between the car and the surf. It is a plain, open-beach spot, best for anglers who like to walk a stretch of shoreline and look for a trough.

• Open Atlantic beach reached by a dune walkover from a dead-end street
• Whiting and pompano on the bottom, bluefish and jacks when bait is near
• Metered parking at the street end, restrooms not listed
• Fishing is not listed here by the city, so follow the posted signs

The access is at the east end of South 10th Street off A1A in Cocoa Beach. The City of Cocoa Beach lists 40 stub-end streets east of A1A with metered parking and a dune crossover each.

• Parking: metered spaces at the street end; follow the posted payment and time rules
• The OpenStreetMap map shows a short walkover just west of the sand
• The carry from car to waterline is short but over soft sand
• Opening hours for the access are not confirmed

Surf anglers on this coast follow bait and water temperature rather than structure.

• Spring (Mar-May): pompano and whiting move in as the ocean warms
• Summer (Jun-Aug): whiting, croakers and small sharks, with jacks near bait
• Fall (Sep-Nov): mullet runs pull bluefish, jacks and Spanish mackerel close to the beach
• Winter (Dec-Feb): pompano on calm days and bluefish on cut mullet

Heavy enough lead to hold in the wash matters more than fancy gear.

• Pompano rig with two small hooks, 3 to 4 oz pyramid sinker, sand fleas or small shrimp pieces
• Cut mullet on a single hook or a casting spoon for bluefish and mackerel
• 15 to 20 lb line on a 9 to 11 foot surf rod
• A sand spike and a rod belt keep your hands free

Tides here run twice a day, and the beach changes shape with the swell.

• Fish two hours before and after high tide
• Read the beach for a gutter or a dark seam of deeper water
• Dawn and the evening are cooler and quieter
• A strong northeast swell churns the surf and slows the bite

The walk is short, but the water can be rough.

• Rip currents are common on this open beach
• Keep casts well clear of surfers and swimmers
• Move off the beach when summer thunderstorms build
• Shuffle your feet in the shallows for stingrays
• Street-end accesses are not guarded that we could confirm

Facilities are minimal at a city street end.

• Metered parking spaces
• A dune walkover
• Restrooms are not listed at the city's street-end accesses
• No bait shop at the beach; buy shrimp or fleas along A1A before you go

• Pay the meter before you carry gear down; a ticket ruins a good tide
• Bring your own bait since digging may not be allowed everywhere
• Walk a little north or south and cast where the water looks darker
• Early morning is easier than a crowded weekend afternoon
• A cart beats carrying a cooler and rods through soft sand

The City of Cocoa Beach manages its beach accesses. The city does not list fishing at this street end, so read the posted signs and follow any rules for lifeguarded areas or swim zones.

• Metered parking applies
• Shore-based shark fishing needs a free FWC permit
• A Florida saltwater fishing license is required unless you are exempt
• Check current FWC rules for size, bag and season limits before keeping anything