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Jacksonville, FL Fishing Forecast
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Jacksonville, FL · ZIP 32202 · NWS JAX forecast updated Oct 23, 2:21 PM
Is it too windy to fish in Jacksonville right now?
2:00 PM: wind 15 mph NE, gusts 22 mph · Sunny
Breezy — fishable
Breezy — fishable
Yes — too windy
Rough
Right-now fishing score: 43 (Sit it out) for boat fishing. Pressure 1021 hPa, trend +0.3 hPa/3h. Wind thresholds are heuristics — see the wind guide.
Jacksonville fishing today
- Pressure stable
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: east/northeast wind (NE) said to slow the bite, small minus
- Breezy but fishable (15 mph)
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
Best times
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM 38 out of 100 Pressure stable
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 47 out of 100 Sunrise/sunset low-light window · Pressure stable
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 41 out of 100
Jacksonville fishing tomorrow
- 🧭 Traditional angler lore: north wind (N) often follows a front, small minus
- Chance of rain (35%) — overcast can help
- Too windy for boat fishing (20 mph, gusts 31)
- Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- Rough — experienced boat anglers only (16 mph)
- Breezy but fishable (14 mph)
Best times
- 4:00 AM–6:00 AM 45 out of 100
- 6:00 AM–8:00 AM 54 out of 100 Minor solunar period (moonrise/moonset) · Sunrise/sunset low-light window
- 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 44 out of 100 Major solunar period (moon overhead/underfoot)
7-day fishing outlook for Jacksonville
62–74°F · Waxing Gibbous
61–71°F · Waxing Gibbous
68–71°F · Waxing Gibbous
65–71°F · Full Moon
63–74°F · Waning Gibbous
63–75°F · Waning Gibbous
63–74°F · Waning Gibbous
Hunting conditions near Jacksonville
Deer movement score today 60 (Fair) · Rut phase (estimate): Off-season / early fall
- 4:00 PM–6:00 PM 49 out of 100 Stable high pressure (1021 hPa) · Steady NE wind (within ±38° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone · Moonrise/moonset (minor period)
- 6:00 PM–7:18 PM 64 out of 100 Dusk movement window · Stable high pressure (1021 hPa) · Steady NE wind (within ±26° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
- 8:00 AM–10:00 AM 59 out of 100 Dawn movement window · Steady N wind (within ±0° over ±3 h): predictable scent cone
Jacksonville at a glance
| Coordinates | 30.325, -81.647 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| NWS forecast office / grid | JAX 66,64 |
| Grid elevation | 3 ft |
| Pressure data | Observed at KNIP (next 6 h only) |
| Sunrise / sunset today | 7:35 AM / 6:48 PM |
| Moon today | Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated |
| Solunar rating today | 2/5 |
Solunar calendar for Jacksonville
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Scores are heuristics combining NWS forecast data with traditional solunar theory. They are not validated predictions of fish or deer behavior. Always check official forecasts, regulations and legal shooting hours.
Florida fishing regulations
Seasons, licenses, size and creel limits are set by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Always check current Florida fishing regulations before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Is today a good day to fish in Jacksonville?
This forecast scores today 43/100 (“Sit it out”) for Jacksonville, based on the NWS JAX hourly forecast and solunar data. It’s a heuristic and updates through the day.
What is the best time to fish in Jacksonville today?
Today’s best-scoring windows: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (38), 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (47), 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (41) local time (America/New_York).
Is it too windy to fish in Jacksonville right now?
Current forecast wind is 15 mph with gusts to 22 mph: shore breezy, boat breezy, kayak too windy by our heuristic thresholds.
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