Jacksonville Beach Fishing Weather & Tides

Fishing Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach is straight, open Atlantic sand with a pier in the middle of it, which makes it a surf and pier fishery above all: pompano and whiting in the trough through spring and fall, Spanish mackerel and bluefish blitzing bait off the end, and the odd redfish or big drum in the wash. The nearshore reefs a couple of miles out hold kingfish and cobia in the warm months.

Local tip: Work the trough on a rising tide, and watch for the bait schools — the pier crowd will tell you when they arrive.

Jacksonville Beach fishing & weather FAQ

What are the tides in Jacksonville Beach today?

Jacksonville Beach's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Jacksonville Beach. 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 Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville Beach is known for Pompano, Whiting, Redfish, 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 Jacksonville Beach?

Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for the Atlantic & the pier, 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 Jacksonville Beach 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.