Cocoa Beach: Robert P Murkshe Park
About
Robert P Murkshe Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 3 miles from the town of Cocoa Beach. It offers restrooms, lifeguards, accessible beach access and parking, which makes it a simple, well-equipped stop for a day on the sand. Spring is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical March and April highs run from the upper 70s to the low 80s°F, with only about seven wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Melbourne. Summer is noticeably hotter and wetter. July through September average around 90°F, with rain on roughly half of all days. For a change from the beach, the Wickham Park ID Sculpture climbing area lies about 9.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Cocoa Beach: Robert P Murkshe Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–84°F and lows of 50–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Melbourne Wfo, FL weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan72° high50° low
- Feb75° high53° low
- Mar78° high56° low
- Apr82° high61° low
- May86° high67° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul91° high73° low
- Aug91° high73° low
- Sep89° high73° low
- Oct84° high68° low
- Nov78° high60° low
- Dec74° high54° low
Nearby
- Wickham Park ID SculptureRock climbing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
