Satellite Beach/RCs surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 16 Apr 2026 EDT
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Satellite Beach/RCs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Satellite Beach/RCs sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Satellite Beach/RCs this week:

The surf forecast for Satellite Beach/RCs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Satellite Beach/RCs in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Satellite Beach/RCs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.9
NNE
2
NE
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)999888888884788778887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)137102101696886634531294321363480439365311259207168106
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
15
E
15
SE
10
NNE
10
E
15
SSE
5
ENE
15
ESE
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
SE
35
NNE
40
NE
35
NE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
on
glassoncross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:15PM
0.94
8:23AM
0.77
9:06PM
0.98
9:11AM
0.74
9:58PM
1.00
10:01AM
0.71
10:51PM
1.00
10:54AM
0.68
11:48PM
0.97
11:51AM
0.66
12:47AM
0.93
12:53PM
0.64
1:49AM
0.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:37PM
0.05
2:23AM
0.13
2:20PM
0.01
3:16AM
0.13
3:06PM
-0.01
4:11AM
0.14
3:55PM
-0.01
5:10AM
0.17
4:48PM
0.01
6:12AM
0.20
5:48PM
0.05
7:18AM
0.22
6:54PM
0.10
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-7:47--7:47--7:49--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:51-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------12-------1
Temp. °C222322222423232524242626212121202121212121
Feels °C (?)222321232424262524262827161515141616161717
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Information about the Satellite Beach/RCs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Satellite Beach/RCs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Satellite Beach/RCs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Satellite Beach/RCs surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Satellite Beach/RCs) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Satellite Beach/RCs may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Satellite Beach/RCs is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Melbourne. If you plan a vacation in North Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Melbourne. Melbourne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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