Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Rockledge, FL

November 29, 2023 11:25 AM EST (16:25 UTC)
Sunrise 6:54AM Sunset 5:27PM Moonrise 7:25PM Moonset 9:15AM
AMZ552 Volusia-brevard County Line To Sebastian Inlet 0-20 Nm- 1054 Am Est Wed Nov 29 2023
This afternoon..North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 6 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters.
Tonight..Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 7 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
Thursday..East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. A dominant period 7 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters.
Thursday night..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
Friday..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with occasional seas to 5 feet. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters.
Friday night..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Saturday..South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Saturday night..South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Sunday..Southwest winds 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
This afternoon..North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 6 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters.
Tonight..Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 7 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
Thursday..East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. A dominant period 7 seconds. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters.
Thursday night..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A light chop on the intracoastal waters.
Friday..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with occasional seas to 5 feet. A moderate chop on the intracoastal waters.
Friday night..Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming south 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Saturday..South winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Saturday night..South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and a slight chance of Thunderstorms.
Sunday..Southwest winds 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
AMZ500 Synopsis For Flagler Beach To Jupiter Inlet Out To 60 Nm- 1054 Am Est Wed Nov 29 2023
Synopsis..A large high pressure ridge will settle across the southeast u.s. And north florida through early Thursday morning, then shift east into the adjacent western atlantic Friday through Saturday. In response, north winds will veer east tonight, veering further to the southeast Thursday night.
Gulf stream hazards..None.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream based on the real time ocean forecast system as of Monday, november 27th.
45 nautical miles east of ponce inlet. 33 nautical miles east of port canaveral. 28 nautical miles east of sebastian inlet. 19 nautical miles east of fort pierce inlet. 10 nautical miles east of saint lucie inlet.
Synopsis..A large high pressure ridge will settle across the southeast u.s. And north florida through early Thursday morning, then shift east into the adjacent western atlantic Friday through Saturday. In response, north winds will veer east tonight, veering further to the southeast Thursday night.
Gulf stream hazards..None.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream based on the real time ocean forecast system as of Monday, november 27th.
45 nautical miles east of ponce inlet. 33 nautical miles east of port canaveral. 28 nautical miles east of sebastian inlet. 19 nautical miles east of fort pierce inlet. 10 nautical miles east of saint lucie inlet.

Area Discussion for - Melbourne, FL
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FXUS62 KMLB 291535 AFDMLB
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1035 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
New UPDATE, MARINE, AVIATION, HYDROLOGY
UPDATE
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Some mid and high level clouds continue to stream over southern Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Martin counties this morning.
Regardless, temperatures are climbing into the low 60s here, with many locations to the north still in the mid and upper 50s. No significant changes were made to the temperature forecast with slightly warmer conditions expected this afternoon, as compared to yesterday. From Orlando/Cape Canaveral northward, expect temperatures in the low to mid 60s. South of there, values in the upper 60s to mid 70s are anticipated. A few fair weather cumulus clouds may develop through the afternoon, mainly near the coast.
North winds will remain at or below 10 mph with a few gusts around 15 mph closer to the coast.
MARINE
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Today-Tonight...Buoy 41009 is observing north winds around 13 kt, and Buoy 41069 has 10-12 kt winds this morning. Briefly higher gusts around 15-20 kt have occurred and may continue at times through the day. Winds veer east tonight as high pressure moves seaward. Seas of 4 ft in the Gulf Stream persist through the afternoon with mostly 2-3 ft seas expected overnight.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 405 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Light north winds will continue to advect a cool, dry airmass into east central Florida today. Min RH values are forecast to drop near 35 percent across the far north interior this afternoon while winds remain at or below 10 mph.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
VFR expected. Mid-high level clouds persist near SUA through early afternoon with few low-mid cu possible thru 00z, especially near coastal terminals. N winds 5-10 kt with gusts around 15 kt at the coast. Light TURB has been reported above FL350 west of VRB and some light-mod high level TURB is possible from VRB/FPR southward. Otherwise, good flying conditions are forecast.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
The Saint Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain within Minor Flood stage through this week, due to northerly winds persisting through at least Thursday morning. Near Geneva above Lake Harney, the river is forecast to very slowly fall through Action Stage through late week, then fall out of Action Stage this weekend.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
DAB 63 49 71 60 / 0 0 0 10 MCO 66 48 74 60 / 0 0 0 10 MLB 69 56 76 65 / 0 0 0 10 VRB 72 57 78 65 / 0 0 0 10 LEE 64 44 73 59 / 0 0 0 10 SFB 65 46 74 60 / 0 0 0 10 ORL 66 49 75 61 / 0 0 0 10 FPR 72 58 78 66 / 0 0 0 10
MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
AM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1035 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
New UPDATE, MARINE, AVIATION, HYDROLOGY
UPDATE
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Some mid and high level clouds continue to stream over southern Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Martin counties this morning.
Regardless, temperatures are climbing into the low 60s here, with many locations to the north still in the mid and upper 50s. No significant changes were made to the temperature forecast with slightly warmer conditions expected this afternoon, as compared to yesterday. From Orlando/Cape Canaveral northward, expect temperatures in the low to mid 60s. South of there, values in the upper 60s to mid 70s are anticipated. A few fair weather cumulus clouds may develop through the afternoon, mainly near the coast.
North winds will remain at or below 10 mph with a few gusts around 15 mph closer to the coast.
MARINE
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Today-Tonight...Buoy 41009 is observing north winds around 13 kt, and Buoy 41069 has 10-12 kt winds this morning. Briefly higher gusts around 15-20 kt have occurred and may continue at times through the day. Winds veer east tonight as high pressure moves seaward. Seas of 4 ft in the Gulf Stream persist through the afternoon with mostly 2-3 ft seas expected overnight.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 405 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
Light north winds will continue to advect a cool, dry airmass into east central Florida today. Min RH values are forecast to drop near 35 percent across the far north interior this afternoon while winds remain at or below 10 mph.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
VFR expected. Mid-high level clouds persist near SUA through early afternoon with few low-mid cu possible thru 00z, especially near coastal terminals. N winds 5-10 kt with gusts around 15 kt at the coast. Light TURB has been reported above FL350 west of VRB and some light-mod high level TURB is possible from VRB/FPR southward. Otherwise, good flying conditions are forecast.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 1030 AM EST Wed Nov 29 2023
The Saint Johns River at Astor is forecast to remain within Minor Flood stage through this week, due to northerly winds persisting through at least Thursday morning. Near Geneva above Lake Harney, the river is forecast to very slowly fall through Action Stage through late week, then fall out of Action Stage this weekend.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
DAB 63 49 71 60 / 0 0 0 10 MCO 66 48 74 60 / 0 0 0 10 MLB 69 56 76 65 / 0 0 0 10 VRB 72 57 78 65 / 0 0 0 10 LEE 64 44 73 59 / 0 0 0 10 SFB 65 46 74 60 / 0 0 0 10 ORL 66 49 75 61 / 0 0 0 10 FPR 72 58 78 66 / 0 0 0 10
MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...None.
AM...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
TRDF1 - 8721604 - Trident Pier, FL | 8 mi | 55 min | N 8.9G | 62°F | 75°F | 30.19 | ||
41113 - Cape Canaveral Nearshore, FL (143) | 10 mi | 59 min | 68°F | 2 ft | ||||
41009 - CANAVERAL 20 NM East of Cape Canaveral, FL | 30 mi | 45 min | N 12G | 67°F | 80°F | 30.20 | 56°F |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (on/off)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KCOF PATRICK AFB,FL | 9 sm | 30 min | NNW 09 | 10 sm | Clear | 64°F | 50°F | 60% | 30.17 | |
KXMR CAPE CANAVERAL AFS SKID STRIP,FL | 11 sm | 30 min | N 09 | 10 sm | Clear | 66°F | 52°F | 60% | 30.18 | |
KTIX SPACE COAST RGNL,FL | 12 sm | 38 min | NNE 08 | 7 sm | Clear | 68°F | 48°F | 49% | 30.23 | |
KMLB MELBOURNE INTL,FL | 18 sm | 32 min | N 11G19 | 10 sm | Clear | 66°F | 50°F | 56% | 30.20 | |
KTTS NASA SHUTTLE LANDING FACILITY,FL | 18 sm | 30 min | N 09 | 10 sm | Clear | 64°F | 52°F | 64% | 30.20 |
Wind History from COF
(wind in knots)Canaveral Harbor Entrance
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Wed -- 02:04 AM EST -0.25 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:55 AM EST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:45 AM EST 4.56 feet High Tide
Wed -- 09:14 AM EST Moonset
Wed -- 03:02 PM EST 0.37 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 05:25 PM EST Sunset
Wed -- 07:23 PM EST Moonrise
Wed -- 08:52 PM EST 3.13 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 02:04 AM EST -0.25 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:55 AM EST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:45 AM EST 4.56 feet High Tide
Wed -- 09:14 AM EST Moonset
Wed -- 03:02 PM EST 0.37 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 05:25 PM EST Sunset
Wed -- 07:23 PM EST Moonrise
Wed -- 08:52 PM EST 3.13 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Canaveral Harbor Entrance, Florida, Tide feet
12 am |
0.8 |
1 am |
0.1 |
2 am |
-0.3 |
3 am |
-0 |
4 am |
0.7 |
5 am |
1.6 |
6 am |
2.7 |
7 am |
3.7 |
8 am |
4.4 |
9 am |
4.5 |
10 am |
4.2 |
11 am |
3.4 |
12 pm |
2.4 |
1 pm |
1.4 |
2 pm |
0.6 |
3 pm |
0.4 |
4 pm |
0.5 |
5 pm |
1 |
6 pm |
1.6 |
7 pm |
2.4 |
8 pm |
2.9 |
9 pm |
3.1 |
10 pm |
2.9 |
11 pm |
2.3 |
Canaveral Harbor Entrance
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Wed -- 02:26 AM EST 0.04 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:55 AM EST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:48 AM EST 4.57 feet High Tide
Wed -- 09:14 AM EST Moonset
Wed -- 03:00 PM EST 0.70 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 05:25 PM EST Sunset
Wed -- 07:23 PM EST Moonrise
Wed -- 08:48 PM EST 4.07 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 02:26 AM EST 0.04 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 06:55 AM EST Sunrise
Wed -- 08:48 AM EST 4.57 feet High Tide
Wed -- 09:14 AM EST Moonset
Wed -- 03:00 PM EST 0.70 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 05:25 PM EST Sunset
Wed -- 07:23 PM EST Moonrise
Wed -- 08:48 PM EST 4.07 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Canaveral Harbor Entrance, Florida (2), Tide feet
12 am |
1.4 |
1 am |
0.6 |
2 am |
0.1 |
3 am |
0.1 |
4 am |
0.7 |
5 am |
1.6 |
6 am |
2.7 |
7 am |
3.7 |
8 am |
4.4 |
9 am |
4.6 |
10 am |
4.2 |
11 am |
3.5 |
12 pm |
2.5 |
1 pm |
1.6 |
2 pm |
0.9 |
3 pm |
0.7 |
4 pm |
0.9 |
5 pm |
1.6 |
6 pm |
2.5 |
7 pm |
3.3 |
8 pm |
3.9 |
9 pm |
4.1 |
10 pm |
3.8 |
11 pm |
3.1 |
Melbourne, FL,

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