Last Updated on May 30, 2019
Here in Florida one of the main considerations a surf fishermen has to keep in mind when planning a trip is wind direction and speed. The speed and direction of the wind can either make a trip rather sucessful or quite difficult. Here is the ideal wind for surf fishing!
When fishing the east coast:
- Wind out of the west (knocks down the size of the surf)
- Wind less than 15 knots (any higher will lead to bows in the line)
- Any wind out of the South will work as well, but can not have high speeds!
When fishing the west coast:
- Wind out of the east (knocks down the size of the surf)
- Wind less than 15 knots (any higher will lead to bows in the line)
- Any wind out of the South will work as well, but can not have high speeds!
Daniel Hagan has been fishing Florida’s shores since 1985 and writing about it for more than 20 years. As Managing Editor of FloridaShoreFishing.com, he shares firsthand experience covering surf and pier fishing, tackle, techniques, and Florida’s coastal species.
