Forgotten Coast
Cape San Blas Fishing Weather & Tides
St. Joseph Bay's scallop grounds and the cape's open Gulf side.
Today on the water
Thursday, August 6Right now it's 83°F and clear at Cape San Blas, with wind ESE 16 mph (gusts 21). The forecast high is 89° with a 21% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide5:30 AM (1.9 ft)
- Low tide4:49 PM (0.2 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise7:04 AM
- Sunset8:30 PM
- UV index8
Fishing Cape San Blas
Cape San Blas is a hook of sand that wraps St. Joseph Bay, giving you two completely different fisheries a few hundred yards apart. Inside the bay it's shallow, clear, seagrass-floored water — some of the best scalloping in Florida and a strong redfish and trout flat. Outside, the cape's Gulf beach drops off quickly and holds pompano, king mackerel, and summer tarpon working the bar.
Target species
- Redfish
- Speckled trout
- Scallops
- Tarpon
Local tip: The bay flats fish best on a rising tide over warming grass; scallop on a clear, calm low.
Cape San Blas fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Cape San Blas today?
- Cape San Blas's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Port St. Joe, St. Joseph Bay. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Cape San Blas?
- Cape San Blas is known for Redfish, Speckled trout, Scallops, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Cape San Blas?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for St. Joseph Bay & the open Gulf, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Cape San Blas right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Port St. Joe, St. Joseph Bay). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.