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Merritt Island today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (EDT) Wed, Oct 28 · EDT C · No station nearby
Official alerts:
  • Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until Fri 30, 2:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL
  • Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until Sat 31, 2:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL
  • High Surf Advisory: large breaking waves: take care on beaches, jetties and rocks. Until Fri 30, 2:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL

Also in effect: Small Craft Advisory.

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Merritt Island the sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:41 pm: 11 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Mainly clear, 76 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Merritt Island today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 2:00–4:00 am Also 6:30–7:10 pm and 2:30–4:30 pm
  • Major period 1:59–3:59 am
  • Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters

Your day at a glance

The best window, 2:00 am to 4:00 am, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.

Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, spotted seatrout, red drum and sheepshead. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spotted seatrout and red drum. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Merritt Island, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Merritt Island

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

4
Poor beach day · 4 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Sun and clouds
  • Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
  • UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
  • Water at 76 °F (warm)
  • Rain (0.26 in)
  • Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft

    3.7 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk (official statement in effect). If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.

  • Water 76 °F

    Warm: very pleasant.

  • Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30

    Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.

  • Wind 16 mph

    Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for Merritt Island, so it doesn't count in the rating.

We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days

Beaches near Merritt Island

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Merritt Island.

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Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Tides

Tides in Merritt Island

Tides in Merritt Island: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Merritt Island, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Angel City · 2.1 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Merritt Island

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · fresh breeze, Beaufort 5
Waves 3.3 ft · 7.6 s from the east-northeast (64°)
Swell 2.8 ft · 7.6 s from the east-northeast
Current 0.5 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common1.6 ft
  • Significant3.3 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest6.7 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.7 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 9 mph NE · gusts 21
Offshore (14 mi ESE)Offshore 23 mph NE · gusts 30

Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.

Cross-onshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.9 ft with a period of 8 s, from the east-northeast (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now75.9 °F
Today 75.7–75.9 °F air: 73 / 80 °F
Satellite (yesterday) 75.4 °F measured 0.9 mi away

Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 76.8 °F by Tuesday 3.

Water colder than normal for late October (−1.8 °F).

Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:01 pm (local time).

Nearest buoy

Cape Canaveral Nearshore, FL (143) Buoy 41113 · 9.9 mi ENE of here Measured at 9:56 pm, 1 h 5 min ago
Waves 5.6 ft · 10 s from the east (82°)
Water 74.5 °F

This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41113, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.

Surf

Surf in Merritt Island today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Fair
4
Fair · 4 out of 10 8:00 am–12:00 pm 2.8–4.3 ft Also 1:00–3:00 pm
  • 2.8–4.3 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
  • 3.2 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast, a bit short
  • Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph): a bit of chop
Surf at the shore 2.8–4.3 ft average – sets
Swell 3.2 ft 8 s · ENE · 135 kJ
Wind 14 mph NNE · cross-shore
Water and wetsuit 75.7 °F Boardshorts
  • Light: First light 7:08 am · sunrise 7:32 am · sunset 6:41 pm · last light 7:05 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 75.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
  • Energy: 135 kJ · Medium power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size, though with cross-shore wind. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with cross-shore wind.

An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.

Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in Merritt Island today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair
6
Average day · 6 out of 10 9:30 am–12:30 pm Also 4:30–5:30 pm
  • 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast: some surge on the bottom
  • Light onshore wind (9 mph)
  • 0.6 mph current toward the south-southwest (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 3.0 ft 8 s · from the ENE
Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor
Water and suit 75.7 °F 3 mm wetsuit
Current 0.6 mph toward the SSW
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.9 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 75.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
  • Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
  • Night dive: dark from 7:05 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:40 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with light wind, though with some swell and current.

We don't have a reliable tide for Merritt Island, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.

Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation.

Weather

Weather in Merritt Island

14-day weather

Now in Merritt Island

Now 76 °F Mainly clear · feels like 81 °F · 73 / 80 °F
Low / high
73 / 80 °F
Rain
0.26 in · 49%
Clouds
20%
Humidity
88%
Dew pointDew point
72 °F
Visibility
9.1 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Moderate · 54
Saharan dust
No

Pressure and fishing

  • ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
  • → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
  • ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky ClearLight drizzleLight drizzleLight drizzleLight drizzleDrizzleClear skyLight drizzle
Temperature 73°74°74°75°79°80°76°76°
Wind (mph) 8 NNE12 NNE10 NNE14 NNE15 NNE14 NNE14 NE11 NE
Gusts 3133303028273026
Waves 3.7 ft3.9 ft3.9 ft3.7 ft3.6 ft3.4 ft3.3 ft3.2 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.14 in0.00 in
  • 12:00 am 75° 8 NE 3.3 ft
  • 3:00 am 75° 4 NE 3.1 ft
  • 6:00 am 74° 7 ENE 3.0 ft
  • 9:00 am 78° 7 NE 2.8 ft
  • 12:00 pm 81° 12 NE 2.9 ft
  • 3:00 pm 81° 13 NE 2.8 ft
  • 6:00 pm 78° 14 NE 2.6 ft
  • 9:00 pm 75° 9 NE 2.4 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 28 Drizzle 73 / 80 °F 16 mph NNE 3.9 ft
Thu 29 Light drizzle 74 / 81 °F 14 mph NE 3.3 ft
Fri 30 Light drizzle 73 / 82 °F 15 mph NE 2.4 ft
Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 74 / 82 °F 18 mph ENE 2.5 ft
Sun 1 Showers 72 / 80 °F 16 mph E 2.7 ft
Mon 2 Light showers 70 / 79 °F 13 mph ENE 3.0 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 68 / 80 °F 11 mph NE 3.0 ft
Wed 4 Clear sky 69 / 81 °F 10 mph ENE 2.8 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 68 / 81 °F 11 mph SW 1.8 ft
Fri 6 Light drizzle 66 / 79 °F 8 mph W 3.3 ft
Sat 7 Mainly clear 64 / 78 °F 8 mph N 2.8 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 63 / 78 °F 8 mph NNE 2.3 ft
Mon 9 Light drizzle 59 / 76 °F 10 mph NNW 4.4 ft
Tue 10 Light drizzle 67 / 77 °F 9 mph NW 4.3 ft
  • Thu 29 Light drizzle 74° / 81° 3.3 ft
  • Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 82° 2.4 ft
  • Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 74° / 82° 2.5 ft
  • Sun 1 Showers 72° / 80° 2.7 ft
  • Mon 2 Light showers 70° / 79° 3.0 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 68° / 80° 3.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Clear sky 69° / 81° 2.8 ft
See all 14 days →

Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:01 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Merritt Island

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:32 am in the ESE (105°)ESE
Sets 6:41 pm in the WSW (255°)WSW
  • First light 6:40 am
  • Full dark 7:33 pm
  • Civil dawn 7:08 am
  • Civil dusk 7:05 pm
  • Solar noon 1:07 pm (48° high)
  • Daylight 11 h 9 min (−2 min)
  • Evening golden hour 6:09 pm
  • Full dark 7:33 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:32–8:04 am
Evening golden hour6:09–6:41 pm
Merritt Island

Today the sun is 92,354,387 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Merritt Island

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 91% 91% illuminated · 18.0 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am
Rises 8:40 pm in the ENE (59°)ENE
Sets 11:27 am tomorrow · in the WNW (302°) · set at 10:19 am
Transit 2:59 am overhead
Visible 14 h 47 min from 8:40 pm to 11:27 am

Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 9:49–10:49 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 8:10–9:10 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity

According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.

Upcoming moon phases

2026 moon calendar →
  • Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days

Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.

Place

Where to fish in Merritt Island

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).

Water depth

Very shallow

Very shallow and flat: even 3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.

From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Merritt Island) out to sea, heading east.

How far from shore

  • 16 ft deepnot within 3 mi
  • 33 ft deepnot within 3 mi
  • 66 ft deepnot within 3 mi
  • 164 ft deepnot within 3 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

  • Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
  • Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
  • Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 3 mi out.

Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.

Tides near Merritt IslandTides nearby

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Merritt Island at a glance

  • Town or city of about 34,743 people. Coordinates: 28.359° N, 80.690° W.
  • It is 181 mi north of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Miami.
  • Its coast faces east.
  • Beaches and harbors nearby: Indian Cove Marina (1.1 mi), Cocoa Yacht Basin (2.1 mi), Indian River Yacht Club Marina (2.3 mi), Harbortown Marina at Canaveral (3.4 mi).

Questions about Merritt IslandQuestions

What time is sunset today in Merritt Island?

At 6:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:05 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Merritt Island?

At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:41 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 9:49–10:49 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 8:10–9:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in Merritt Island?

Drizzle, from 73 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 49% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Merritt Island?

Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the east-northeast. The water is 75.9 °F.

When is the best time to visit Merritt Island?

The best time to visit Merritt Island is from February to May and from November to December: highs of 73 °F to 86 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.

Can I use this data for navigation?

No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.

Where this data comes from

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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