Space Coast
Satellite Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
Quiet residential Atlantic beach south of Patrick Space Force Base.
Active NWS alerts for Satellite 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 78°F and clear at Satellite Beach, with wind N 9 mph. The forecast high is 79° with a 13% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide6:06 AM (4.6 ft)
- Low tide12:22 PM (0.8 ft)
- High tide6:15 PM (3.7 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:38 AM
- Sunset5:33 PM
- UV index6
Which fish look best today at Satellite 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 Satellite Bch, species by species.
Best bet: Snook.
- Snook87Prime
78°F water is right in the snook range.
Better Tue: 93
- Spotted seatrout87Prime
78°F water is right in the trout range.
Wind: 9 mph N, gusts 17
Better Tue: 93
Where to look
Grass flats and pothole edges; deeper holes and canals when it's cold.
Best trout spots today → - Tarpon87Prime
78°F water is right in the tarpon range.
Better Wed: 93
- Spanish mackerel87Prime
78°F water is right in the Spanish mackerel range.
Wind: 9 mph N, gusts 17
Better Wed: 94
Where to look
Open runs along beaches and passes, on clean, moving water.
Best Spanish mackerel spots today → - Redfish85Prime
78°F water is right in the redfish range.
Wind: 9 mph N, gusts 17
Better Tue: 92
Where to look
Oyster bars, grass flats and mangrove shorelines; they push shallow on a rising tide.
Best redfish spots today → - Sheepshead75Good
78°F water is a little warm for sheepshead; the bite starts to ease.
Wind: 9 mph N, gusts 17
Where to look
Pilings, docks, oyster bars and rock — anything that grows barnacles.
Best sheepshead 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 Satellite Beach
Satellite Beach is a low-key stretch of Atlantic sand between Patrick Space Force Base and Indian Harbour Beach, with easy public accesses and none of the pier crowds to the north. It fishes as a straightforward surf beach — pompano and whiting in the trough, snook along the wash in summer, and the occasional big jack or tarpon blowing through bait schools. The Indian River Lagoon sits a few blocks west for a wind day.
Target species
- Pompano
- Whiting
- Snook
- Redfish
Local tip: Read the bars: a cut or a deeper pocket in the trough will out-fish a hundred yards of flat sand.
Satellite Beach fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Satellite Beach today?
- Satellite Beach'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 Satellite Beach?
- Satellite Beach is known for Pompano, Whiting, 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 Satellite Beach?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for the open Atlantic, 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 Satellite 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 (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.