Satellite Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
12mph
E / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 9sE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 314-5ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 14-5ft
Poor - FairPretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate E wind around 10mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|8-11mph E
Thu, Apr 24-5ft
Poor - FairSlim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with strong E wind at 13mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s E|9-13mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Satellite Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Winter
Satellite Beach, home to the RC's break, is the marquee wave of Brevard County's coquina reef corridor and hometown break of former WCT twin pros C.J. and Damien Hobgood. The coquina rock shelf produces a left-breaking reef that can deliver long, hollow waves peeling for up to 200 meters on solid swells. The ocean floor shifts daily as sand moves over the coquina, so break character changes rapidly.
Shallow coquina reefRip currentsSharksCrowds during swells
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Satellite Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Satellite Beach?
The current wave height at Satellite Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Satellite Beach surf forecast?
Our Satellite Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Satellite Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Satellite Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 3.7ft E wind swell swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Satellite Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Satellite Beach is Sunday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 5ft waves, a 9.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.