Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fort Pierce North Jetty, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, strong ESE wind at 17mph, poor conditions.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate E wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on ENE swell at 7s.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with strong E wind at 14mph and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and poor - fair conditions with 9mph from the ESE.
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One of the earliest surfed spots in Florida, Fort Pierce North Jetty sits within Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. A bowling right breaks against the jetty with additional peaks up and down the beach. Its geographic position is significant: the first spot far enough above the Bahama Bank to receive swells from the south and east, meaning it occasionally picks up small peaks even in dead summer. Best at high tide with a longboard-friendly character.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fort Pierce North Jetty is 2-3ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is SE at 17mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Fort Pierce North Jetty is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.1ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.8ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft ENE tertiary swell at 12s, a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Fort Pierce North Jetty is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fort Pierce North Jetty works best with a E 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 Fort Pierce North Jetty. 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.
Fort Pierce North Jetty is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. One of the earliest surfed spots in Florida, Fort Pierce North Jetty sits within Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. A bowling right breaks against the jetty with additional peaks up and down the beach. Its geographic position is significant: the first spot far enough above the Bahama Bank to receive swells from the south and east, meaning it occasionally picks up small peaks even in dead summer. Best at high tide with a longboard-friendly character.
The prime season at Fort Pierce North Jetty 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 Fort Pierce North Jetty include rocks near jetty, rip currents at low tide, sharks, state park entry fee. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Fort Pierce North Jetty 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
