First Coast
St. Augustine Fishing Weather & Tides
Matanzas & Tolomato rivers and the Atlantic surf.
Active NWS alerts for St. Augustine
Official watches, warnings and statements from the National Weather Service, in NWS’s own words.
Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
NWS Jacksonville FL · Until Thu 4 AM ET
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Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. 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.
High Surf Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
NWS Jacksonville FL · Until Wed 2 AM ET
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Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. 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.
Small Craft Advisory
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY
NWS Jacksonville FL · Until Thu 8 PM ET
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Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM; Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM; Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.
* WHERE...All Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Rip Current Statement
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT
NWS Jacksonville FL · Until Fri 2 AM ET
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Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. 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
Tuesday, October 20Right now it's 73°F and mostly sunny at St. Augustine, with wind NNE 14 mph (gusts 20). The forecast high is 73° with a 4% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide3:58 AM (4.2 ft)
- Low tide10:01 AM (1.4 ft)
- High tide4:24 PM (4.8 ft)
- Low tide10:40 PM (1.3 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise7:30 AM
- Sunset6:49 PM
- UV index6
Fishing St. Augustine
St. Augustine sits on the Atlantic side, where the Matanzas and Tolomato rivers and the St. Augustine Inlet drive a strong redfish, trout, and flounder fishery. Whiting and pompano work the surf, and a run offshore reaches kingfish, snapper, and cobia. The bigger Atlantic tides here mean current is a constant factor around the inlet.
Target species
- Redfish
- Spotted seatrout
- Flounder
- Pompano
Local tip: The inlet and creek mouths fish hard on a moving tide; flounder favor the outgoing.
St. Augustine fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in St. Augustine today?
- St. Augustine's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine?
- St. Augustine is known for Redfish, Spotted seatrout, Flounder, 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 St. Augustine?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Matanzas Bay & the 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 St. Augustine 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 (St. Augustine Beach). 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.