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Cocoa Yacht Basin

Location: Indian River
Mile Marker: Mile 897.5
Lat / Lon: N 28° 21.133' / W 080° 43.267'
Depth: 7-8 Feet
Description:
Sound your way in to a suitable depth, avoiding the charted cable and pipeline area south of the bridges and be sure to stay well clear of the low power lines (charted 38 feet). The anchorage extends for half a mile down river, along which you should find 6 to 9 feet.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

3.86

(7)

3.86 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.29

Good, Hard Clay

Wind Protection:

3.57

Open South Through Southeast and Wakes

Current Flow:

4.14

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open South Through Southeast and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.43

Ease of Shopping:

4.71

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

4.71

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Chris Redding on Mar 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.4'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Stayed here about a week in around 9 feet of water. This anchorage does get a little rough with a southern blow, but with very little current your bow stays in the wind. The public dock was too shallow for our draft, still easy to get to by Dinghy. Very clean park with even a fountain that young kids can play in. There is also Ryan's pizza and pub that has a balcony you can watch your vessel bounce around. The one thing we didn't like about this anchorage was the wake makers in the larger power boats.

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Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Gregory Jablonski on Feb 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

I anchored in 8' just off twin condos about 1/2 mile S of free dock. Been here a week, with winds from all directions and up to 26 kts, haven't budged. Easy dinghy ride to free docks, or to Griffis Landing NE of bridge, in all but S or SE winds when fetch grows chop. Marina N of bridge not friendly to anchored boaters, refused access to laundry/showers. About 1/2 mile from Griffis Landing are Publix, Home Depot, CVS, Chase, Pet Suprmkt, and a few restaurants.

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Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Captain Gene, Galene, on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

1 11 2024 Used free dock during day and anchored here at Night. Holding seemed good but we had light winds. Always enjoy visiting this town through the years. Can be lumpy in strong winds so fair weather anchorage. There are some sunken boats scattered around here so be cautious

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Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Francis Gravel on Dec 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.7'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

I anchor south of the power line. Many boats make it tough to anchor. 3 or 4 derelict boats and 2-3 mast that you can see over the water. holding is good in mud. I dinghy to the free dock. The place was clean and a playground at 2 minutes walk. Nice place to stay.

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Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Phil Lambert on Nov 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Definitely worth the stop. Anchored outside the local full timers. Short dinghy ride to the free dock. Great burger at Pub Americana. Nice Main Street with art and antiques, ice cream, etc. Hardware store open since 1875 under the same family ownership. Nice waterfront park.

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Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Dec 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

There is good holding here, and you are close to everything Cocoa Village has to offer.

The only negative is there is some piracy going on in this anchorage. A lot of the derelict vessels that were kicked out of the local marinas wound up here, and brought the reasons they were kicked out with them. Leave a light on, or a radio, and keep your boat locked. You'll most likely be fine, but there is no reason to risk it.

Wind protection is pretty good, and N wind is blocked by the bridge/park. Exposed to S wind.

Use the free dock at the NW side of the anchorage to get to shore.

There are a lot of dog friendly establishments here, so bring them along. I recommend Von Stephan Village Bier Garten.

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Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: John Rapp on Oct 24, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Watch for derelict and sunken boats. Anchor south of power lines. Dinghy to dock by boat ramp immediately to north, walk to village. See Harry The Potter, ice cream on the corner, and donuts from Sugar Shack. Yum!

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