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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 10mph from the E.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 10s with 15mph out of the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with strong E wind at 14mph.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
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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 1-2+ft with a 4.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 11mph 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 Fort Pierce North Jetty is 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.8ft E primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft NE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft ENE tertiary swell at 11s, a 2.7ft E wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Tuesday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s 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.
