Data limitedNearshore buoy · live
Wave height—NDBC realtime
Period—Awaiting data
Swell direction—Direction pending
Wind—NWS hourly
Florida fishing intelligence — Jacksonville & Northeast
57Hold
Jacksonville Beach Pier
Jacksonville Beach
Keep it short and fish the tightest window
The feed is not wide open right now. Scout, keep the session compact, and prioritize the highest-scoring spot only.
Conditions
Water85.5°FNOAA CO-OPS 8720218
Nearshore—No buoy
Wind—Patchy Fog
TideunknownNext low Tue 5:34 AM
Air76°FNWS hourly
Surf—NWS surf
Surf + swell intelligence
Live surf report
Real buoy data, NWS surf product, and a derived fishability call so you do not waste a drive on blown-out water.
NWS marine forecast
Today
Seas 2 to 3 feet
Detail northeast 3 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds
East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast 10 to 15 knots late. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: northeast 3 feet at 7 seconds and southeast 1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely this morning, then a chance of showers this afternoon.
Tonight
Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after midnight
Detail northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds, becoming northeast 6 feet at 7 seconds after midnight
East winds 15 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet after midnight. Wave detail: northeast 5 feet at 6 seconds, becoming northeast 6 feet at 7 seconds after midnight. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
Wednesday
Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet
Detail northeast 7 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 4 feet at 8 seconds
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave detail: northeast 7 feet at 7 seconds and northwest 4 feet at 8 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Marine intelligence
Solunar windows, barometric pressure.
Solunar windows
Prime bite hours today
- 9:00 PM–10:00 PMmoonset 9:30 PMMinor
- 3:30 AM–5:30 AMmoon underfoot 4:30 AMMajor · 91 min left
- 11:10 AM–12:10 PMmoonrise 11:40 AMMinor · in 7h 11m
- 3:50 PM–5:50 PMmoon overhead 4:50 PMMajor · in 11h 51m
Major windows ~2 hours; minor windows ~1 hour. Best when they overlap sunrise, sunset, or a tide change.
Intelligence Map
Markers pulse with the live score. Green means go, amber means window, red means hold.
Spot Board
Live scores for every Jacksonville & Northeast location. Tap any spot for the full read.
Jacksonville Beach
57Jacksonville Beach Pier
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Mayport / Fort George
53Mayport Jetties
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Mayport
33Huguenot Memorial Park Beach
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Species Outlook
What is worth targeting in Jacksonville & Northeast right now, scored against live conditions.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
63Spanish Mackerel
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
FWC: 12" fork minimum, 15 per harvester. Open year-round.
Best: Mayport Jetties
59Redfish
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Indian River Lagoon redfish are catch-and-release only, so this is a confidence signal more than a cooler plan.
Best: Mayport Jetties
59Tarpon
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Tarpon over 75" require a $50 harvest tag (one per person per year). Most are catch-and-release only.
Best: Mayport Jetties
59Jack Crevalle
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
No minimum size, no bag limit in Florida recreational waters.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
47Florida Pompano
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
FWC recreational rule set: 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
47Whiting
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Check current local limits before harvest; use this card as a trip cue, not your final legal source.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
47Black Drum
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Use live FWC regulations for current harvest limits before keeping fish.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
47Sheepshead
Major solunar window active — fish are primed to feed. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
FWC rule set: 12" minimum, 8 per person, open year-round; vessel limit 50 during March and April.Bait Shops
Real hours, real phone numbers for Jacksonville & Northeast. Call ahead for live bait.
B&M Bait and Tackle
Daily 5 AM – 7 PM10950 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226(904) 251-3000Live shrimpMud minnowsFinger mulletFrozen bait
Open in Maps →Beach Bait & Tackle
Daily 6 AM – 8 PM333 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250(904) 241-9360Live shrimpSand fleasFrozen baitSurf rigs
Open in Maps →Mayport Bait & Tackle
Mon–Sat 5:30 AM – 7 PM · Sun 5:30 AM – 6 PM4540 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233(904) 246-7575Live shrimpMud minnowsFrozen baitHeavy surf tackle
Open in Maps →Rules & Sources
Trip-planning surface, not a legal substitute. Every rule links back to its source.
Port CanaveralJetty Park access rule
Port Canaveral rules say beach or shore fishing is prohibited in Jetty Park, but a license is not required from the pier.
Source →FWCSnook window
FWC says east coast snook harvest is open Feb. 1-May 31 and Sept. 1-Dec. 14, with a permit required if you are taking snook.
Source →FWCIndian River Lagoon redfish
FWC currently lists the Indian River Lagoon redfish region as catch-and-release only.
Source →FWCPompano baseline
FWC recreational regulations list Florida pompano at 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Source →FWCShore-based shark permit
FWC requires the free shore-based shark fishing permit and course for shark targeting from shore, jetties, bridges, and piers.
Source →