Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Satellite Beach, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 13mph from the E.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light S winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WNW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 9s with light N winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 8s with light W winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.
9s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Satellite Beach is 1-2+ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Satellite Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.2ft E primary swell at 13s, a 1.5ft ENE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Satellite Beach is Wednesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Satellite Beach works best with a NE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Satellite Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Satellite Beach is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Satellite Beach is winter, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Satellite Beach include shallow coquina reef, rip currents, sharks, crowds during swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
