Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Coral Cove Park for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Coral Cove Park, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate NNW wind around 7mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NNE swell at 7s with gentle SSE breeze. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SE.
Coral Cove Park features prominent natural limestone formations where a flat tabletop reef creates fast lefts on small northerly swells at low to mid tides. The 3/4-mile walk from parking keeps crowds thin. A small but shapely left point breaks off the south end when the sandbank is working. The northernmost reef break in the Palm Beach County chain and a good indicator of what makes Jupiter-area surfing distinct.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Coral Cove Park is 1ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Coral Cove Park is 1ft, produced by a 0.7ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Coral Cove Park is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Coral Cove Park works best with a N swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Coral Cove Park. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Coral Cove Park is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Coral Cove Park features prominent natural limestone formations where a flat tabletop reef creates fast lefts on small northerly swells at low to mid tides. The 3/4-mile walk from parking keeps crowds thin. A small but shapely left point breaks off the south end when the sandbank is working. The northernmost reef break in the Palm Beach County chain and a good indicator of what makes Jupiter-area surfing distinct.
The prime season at Coral Cove Park is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Coral Cove Park include shallow reef, rocks, sea urchins, strong currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Coral Cove Park forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
