Surf Forecasts:
Satellite Beach/RCs surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NE swell with 70 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Satellite Beach/RCs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Satellite Beach/RCs in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Satellite Beach/RCs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing for Satellite Beach and the RCs. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day window is looking pretty flat and quiet. There’s no real surf to get excited about, and the finder is pulling up a big fat zero for recommendations. That’s a long stretch with nothing on offer, so don’t be holding your breath for any waves.
The whole period from Tuesday the 8th of September right through to Wednesday the 23rd of September is a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak swell—mostly bouncing between 1 ft and 2 ft, with periods that are short and choppy, often under 8 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak, barely cracking 55 (55) at its best, and most days it’s down in the 20s or 30s. That’s just not enough to push a surfable wave.
Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, light to moderate, so it’s going to be bumpy and messy. There are a few brief glassy moments, like Monday morning the 14th, but even then the swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds. That’s not a wave, that’s a ripple. You’d be better off taking the paddleboard out or just enjoying the beach.
Water temps are about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 86°F when the first reading comes in. That’s nice for a swim, but it won’t help the surf.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. Not a single one. If you’re desperate, the cleanest conditions might be on Wednesday the 23rd with a fresh offshore breeze from the WNW, but the swell is still only 2 ft from the east. That’s a kiteboarding breeze, not a surfing wave. For a beach and reef setup like Satellite Beach/RCs, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Keep the hopes low, mates. It’s a blank run, and it’s normal for this area when the forecast is this quiet. Conditions can change, but right now, I’d say save your energy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 59 | 69 | 62 | 60 | 44 | 34 | 25 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 38 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:56PM0.91m | 7:08AM0.75m | 7:45PM0.91m | 8:01AM0.81m | 8:29PM0.88m | 8:51AM0.84m | 9:11PM0.85m | 9:38AM0.86m | 9:51PM0.79m | 10:24AM0.86m | 10:30PM0.74m | 11:08AM0.84m | 11:07PM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:01AM0.18m | 1:01PM0.07m | 1:45AM0.14m | 1:54PM0.09m | 2:26AM0.12m | 2:44PM0.11m | 3:06AM0.10m | 3:34PM0.15m | 3:46AM0.10m | 4:23PM0.19m | 4:25AM0.11m | 5:12PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 59 | 69 | 62 | 60 | 44 | 34 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 38 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 4 | — | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 13 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SE 3 | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 3 | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 591 | 1217 | 1842 | 181 | 58 | 520 | 1 | 92 | 989 | 989 | 1177 | 1842 | 181 | 92 | 919 | 35 | 30 | 753 | 181 |
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