St. Augustine Fishing Forecast, Weather & Tides

Fishing around St. Augustine

St. Augustine combines the Matanzas River estuary, tidal creeks, oyster edges, beaches, inlet structure, nearshore reefs, and offshore grounds. The same tide prediction reaches each creek and shoreline at a different time.

Common target species

• Redfish
• Speckled trout
• Flounder
• Black drum
• Tarpon
• King mackerel
• Mahi-mahi

Seasonal fishing picture

Redfish, trout, flounder, and black drum support inshore fishing across much of the year. Tarpon and king mackerel are warm-season draws, while offshore mahi and bottom-fishing opportunities depend on water, distance, weather, and open regulations.

How to use the local tide and weather

Use City Dock as the local water-level reference, then learn the lag for your creek, ramp, or inlet edge. Wind opposing a strong inlet current can quickly steepen waves even when the daily weather summary appears manageable.

A basic St. Augustine trip check

1. Read official warnings and the marine forecast for the full route.
2. Note the tide stage during the hours you expect to fish.
3. Match wind direction and wave exposure to your exact location.
4. Confirm access, daylight, fuel, communications, and a safe return window.
5. Review current Florida seasons, size limits, bag limits, and closures.

Planning only: Weather and tide feeds can be delayed or unavailable, and a station prediction does not describe every inlet, bay, creek, or offshore area. Verify actual conditions and never use this page for navigation.

Primary planning sources

• NOAA tide predictions: St. Augustine, City Dock
• National Weather Service marine forecasts and warnings
• Current Florida fishing regulations