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Florida fishing intelligence — Space Coast

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Space Coast is fishable right now with 1.6 ft nearshore surf, high tide, and roughly 81.7°F water. Best window around high tide Thu 4:27 PM.

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Conditions

Water81.7°FNOAA CO-OPS 8721604
Nearshore1.6 ft8s period
WindSSE 5 mphMostly Clear
TidehighNext low Thu 9:37 AM
Air80°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.

Fishable with timingNearshore buoy · live
Wave height1.6 ftNDBC realtime
Period8sWind swell
Swell directionESE113°
WindSSE 5 mphonshore

Onshore wind — surface chop and stirred-up water.

NWS marine forecast

Today

Seas 2 feet

Detail east 2 feet at 8 seconds

East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 8 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.

Tonight

Seas 2 to 3 feet

Detail east 3 feet at 8 seconds and east 2 feet at 5 seconds

East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 8 seconds and east 2 feet at 5 seconds. Mostly smooth on the intracoastal waters. A slight chance of showers after midnight.

Friday

Seas 3 feet

Detail east 3 feet at 8 seconds

East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 8 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.

Marine intelligence

Solunar windows, barometric pressure.

Solunar windows

Prime bite hours today

  • 7:10 PM–9:10 PMmoon overhead 8:10 PM
    Major
  • 1:00 AM–2:00 AMmoonset 1:30 AM
    Minor
  • 7:40 AM–9:40 AMmoon underfoot 8:40 AM
    Major · in 3h 1m
  • 3:20 PM–4:20 PMmoonrise 3:50 PM
    Minor · in 10h 41m

Major windows ~2 hours; minor windows ~1 hour. Best when they overlap sunrise, sunset, or a tide change.

Barometric pressure→ steady
1017 hPa30.03 inHg-0.2 hPa over 6 h

Stable pressure. Fish what the tide and light tell you.

Intelligence Map

Markers pulse with the live score. Green means go, amber means window, red means hold.

Spot Board

Live scores for every Space Coast location. Tap any spot for the full read.

Cocoa Beach Surf
Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach Surf

92

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Best window around high tide Thu 4:27 PMFull read →
Playalinda / North Beaches
Canaveral National Seashore

Playalinda / North Beaches

89

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Best window around high tide Thu 4:27 PMFull read →
Port Canaveral Channel Edge
Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral Channel Edge

72

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.

Best window around high tide Thu 4:27 PMFull read →
Jetty Park Pier
Cape Canaveral

Jetty Park Pier

64

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Best window around high tide Thu 4:27 PMFull read →

Species Outlook

What is worth targeting in Space Coast right now, scored against live conditions.

Snook
Best: Cocoa Beach Surf

Snook

98

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: 3/0-4/0 live-bait hook or paddletail on a 1/4-1/2 oz headBait: Live mullet, pilchards, or low-light soft plastics
Harvest closed right now; treat snook as a low-light catch-and-release target until the next east coast opening.
Redfish
Best: Cocoa Beach Surf

Redfish

98

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: 1/8-1/4 oz jighead, weedless paddletail, or a light live-shrimp rigBait: Live shrimp, mullet chunks, or soft plastics in the seam
Indian River Lagoon redfish are catch-and-release only, so this is a confidence signal more than a cooler plan.
Florida Pompano
Best: Cocoa Beach Surf

Florida Pompano

82

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: Double-drop pompano rig with a sputnik sinkerBait: Peeled shrimp, sand fleas, Fish Gum/Fishbites
FWC recreational rule set: 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Whiting
Best: Cocoa Beach Surf

Whiting

82

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: Small double-drop rig with light wire and a sputnik or pyramid weightBait: Shrimp pieces, sand fleas, or Fishbites tipped with shrimp
Check current local limits before harvest; use this card as a trip cue, not your final legal source.
Black Drum
Best: Cocoa Beach Surf

Black Drum

82

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: Short leader bottom rig with enough lead to hold in the seamBait: Shrimp, clams, or sand fleas
Use live FWC regulations for current harvest limits before keeping fish.
Jack Crevalle
Best: Port Canaveral Channel Edge

Jack Crevalle

78

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.

Rig: Medium-heavy spinning with topwater plugs or fast-retrieve spoonsBait: Topwater poppers, spoons, or live mullet when jacks are blitzing bait
No minimum size, no bag limit in Florida recreational waters.
Mangrove Snapper
Best: Jetty Park Pier

Mangrove Snapper

70

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: Light fluorocarbon leader, small circle or live-bait hook, minimal weightBait: Live shrimp, pilchards, or small pieces of cut bait. Chum helps.
FWC: 10" total length minimum, 5 per harvester. Open year-round in state waters.
Spanish Mackerel
Best: Jetty Park Pier

Spanish Mackerel

70

This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. high tide lines up with this spot.

Rig: Long-shank hook or wire leader with a fast-retrieve setupBait: Gotcha plugs, Clark spoons, or live pilchards and greenbacks under a float
FWC: 12" fork minimum, 15 per harvester. Open year-round.

Bait Shops

Real hours, real phone numbers for Space Coast. Call ahead for live bait.

Cocoa Beach Fishing Center

Daily 6 AM – 6 PM
6300 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 783-3477
Live shrimpSand fleasFrozen baitSurf rigs
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Sunrise Marina Bait Station

Daily 6 AM – 9 PM
505 Glen Cheek Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 783-9535
Live shrimpPinfishFiddler crabsMud minnows
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Waters Edge Bait & Tackle

Daily 6 AM – 6 PM
300 Christopher Columbus Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
(321) 868-1929
Live baitTackleOn-site caféBreakfast/lunch
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.

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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.

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FWCIndian River Lagoon redfish

FWC currently lists the Indian River Lagoon redfish region as catch-and-release only.

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FWCPompano baseline

FWC recreational regulations list Florida pompano at 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.

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FWCShore-based shark permit

FWC requires the free shore-based shark fishing permit and course for shark targeting from shore, jetties, bridges, and piers.

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