Station Name: ST. JOHNS R AT BUFFALO BLUFF NEAR SATSUMA, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 36 feet

Nearest Address:
Satsuma Bridge
Palatka, FL 32177
Putnam County

GPS Coordinates: 29.5963582, -81.683138

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 3 at 1:15AM EDT until May 4 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 1:15 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...A developing southward flowing longshore current and a Moderate risk of rip currents is expected. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...North winds 15 to 20 mph and gusty behind a cold front will produce a north to south current parallel to the coast. These currents can push swimmers into deeper water and possibly into rip currents.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued May 4 at 2:03AM EDT until May 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.