Treasure Coast
Jensen Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
Hutchinson Island beaches and the Indian River flats.
Active NWS alerts for Jensen Beach
Official watches, warnings and statements from the National Weather Service, in NWS’s own words.
Rip Current Statement
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
NWS Melbourne FL · Until Mon 2 AM ET
Read on weather.gov →Full alert text
Coastal Volusia; Coastal Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties.
* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Today on the water
Saturday, November 7Right now it's 74°F and clear at Jensen Beach, with wind N 11 mph (gusts 17). The forecast high is 81° with a 5% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- Low tide2:43 AM (-0.0 ft)
- High tide8:46 AM (1.6 ft)
- Low tide3:24 PM (0.3 ft)
- High tide8:44 PM (1.3 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:35 AM
- Sunset5:33 PM
- UV index6
Which fish look best today at Jensen Beach
The same day scores differently for each fish: water temperature, wind, tide and seas count differently for a snook than for a sheepshead. Today’s read for Jensen Bch, species by species.
Best bet: Snook.
- Snook85Prime
80°F water is right in the snook range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
- Redfish83Prime
80°F water is right in the redfish range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Where to look
Oyster bars, grass flats and mangrove shorelines; they push shallow on a rising tide.
Best redfish spots today → - Spotted seatrout81Prime
80°F water is a little warm for trout; the bite starts to ease. Still warming, which pushes it further past the range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Where to look
Grass flats and pothole edges; deeper holes and canals when it's cold.
Best trout spots today → - Sheepshead68Good
80°F water is warm for sheepshead. Fish early, late and where current moves. Still warming, which pushes it further past the range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Where to look
Pilings, docks, oyster bars and rock — anything that grows barnacles.
Best sheepshead spots today → - Tarpon40Slow
80°F water is right in the tarpon range.
Wind: 8 mph N, gusts 16
Better Wed: 67
- Spanish mackerel40Slow
80°F water is right in the Spanish mackerel range.
Seas: 7.4 ft @ 10 s, long and easy
Better Wed: 67
Where to look
Open runs along beaches and passes, on clean, moving water.
Best Spanish mackerel spots today →
Scores conditions for each fish, not where they are or when a run starts. Water temperature is today’s reading applied to the whole week, so a cold front further out won’t show here until the water follows. Temperature ranges are rules of thumb for Florida inshore water; the snook range is from published research.
Fishing Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach spans the Indian River Lagoon onto Hutchinson Island, giving you protected grass flats and causeway structure on one side and open Atlantic beach on the other. Trout, redfish, and snook work the lagoon's grass and dock lines, the causeway bridges hold sheepshead and drum in winter, and the beach is a dependable pompano and whiting surf. Sea turtles nest along this island in extraordinary numbers.
Target species
- Snook
- Spotted seatrout
- Redfish
- Pompano
Local tip: The causeway bridges fish best on a hard tide; the lagoon flats want a rising tide and clean water.
Jensen Beach fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Jensen Beach today?
- Jensen Beach's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Jensen Beach Causeway Park. 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 Jensen Beach?
- Jensen Beach is known for Snook, Spotted seatrout, 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 Jensen Beach?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Hutchinson Island & the lagoon, 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 Jensen 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.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Jensen Beach Causeway Park). 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.