Satellite Beach/RCs surfForecast / Florida – North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 01 May 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
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Satellite Beach/RCs in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.9
E
11
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.8
N
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
1
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
196
58
57
55
32
35
37
55
55
104
204
84
65
38
48
100
38
25
15
10
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
25
SE
15
WSW
25
SW
30
W
15
NNW
25
NNE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
10
NE
15
E
10
E
25
ESE
20
SSE
10
WSW
20
SE
10
WSW
20
SSW
30
W
15
W
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
8:27AM0.64m
9:07PM0.86m
9:02AM0.62m
9:45PM0.85m
9:38AM0.59m
10:23PM0.83m
10:15AM0.57m
11:03PM0.81m
10:54AM0.56m
11:44PM0.79m
11:35AM0.55m
00:25AM0.77m
12:21PM0.55m
1:08AM0.76m
Low Tide
2:11PM0.11m
3:13AM0.23m
2:47PM0.11m
3:57AM0.24m
3:25PM0.13m
4:41AM0.26m
4:04PM0.15m
5:27AM0.28m
4:44PM0.18m
6:17AM0.30m
5:28PM0.21m
7:08AM0.31m
6:16PM0.24m
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clear
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clear
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clear
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6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
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7:55
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
7:59
8:00
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Temp °C
26
28
26
26
32
27
22
22
22
23
24
23
24
25
25
26
28
27
28
35
31
28
29
24
24
30
26
19
19
19
20
23
22
24
24
24
27
28
27
27
31
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
38
58
57
55
29
16
1
1
1
84
65
38
48
49
38
25
15
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
13
0.2
E
6
0.5
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
E
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.6
E
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
8
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
31
3
13
2
1
5
1
2
6
35
24
2
6
5
1
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.2
N
4
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
3
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
S
3
0.8
N
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
8
1
E
7
0.3
SW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
196
2
2
2
32
35
37
55
55
104
204
100
1
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
378
1
4
40
0
495
753
989
378
989
181
251
378
92
1
1059
1
181
513
680
Best forecast wave conditions in North Florida
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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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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