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Port Canaveral Fishing Weather & Tides
Jetty Park, the Canaveral Bight, and a short run to blue water.
Today on the water
Thursday, August 6Right now it's 76°F and overcast at Port Canaveral, with wind N 6 mph (gusts 11). The forecast high is 85° with a 32% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide1:39 AM (3.0 ft)
- Low tide7:52 AM (-0.2 ft)
- High tide2:29 PM (3.8 ft)
- Low tide8:50 PM (0.6 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:47 AM
- Sunset8:09 PM
- UV index8
Fishing Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral packs an unusual amount into a small footprint: the Jetty Park pier and rocks hold redfish, snook, sheepshead, and tarpon; the Canaveral Bight just north is a famous cobia and king mackerel ground in spring; and the Gulf Stream edge is a shorter run from here than almost anywhere else on the coast. Rocket launches from the Cape occasionally close the water to boat traffic.
Target species
- Redfish
- King mackerel
- Snook
- Cobia
Local tip: The jetty bite follows the current — and check the launch schedule before you plan a run out.
Port Canaveral fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Port Canaveral today?
- Port Canaveral's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Port Canaveral (Trident Pier). 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 Port Canaveral?
- Port Canaveral is known for Redfish, King mackerel, Snook, 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 Port Canaveral?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Canaveral Bight, the jetties & Jetty Park, 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 Port Canaveral 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 Canaveral (Trident Pier)). 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.