For Brevard County anglers, City of Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Launch is a go-to saltwater ramp on Banana River. The surrounding water rewards early starts, and this launch keeps you close to the action without a long idle out to the good stuff. With 7 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Brevard
- City
- Cocoa Beach
- Waterbody
- Banana River
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Launch lanes
- 7
- Ramp surface
- Small Beach between Mangroves
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- City of Cocoa Beach
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Address: 5000 Tom Warriner Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931 · Coordinates: 28.313435, -80.633738
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Port Canaveral (Trident Pier), about 7 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Banana River
Heading out from City of Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Launch? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.