Florida - East Coast
2-3ft waves to start the day on ENE swell at 5s.
2-3ft waves to start the day on ENE swell at 5s.
Best window·Thursday 5PM–8PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 6s with moderate E wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 5s and gentle SSW breeze. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 4s with light S winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with light SW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 5s with light W winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 5.4s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph. 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 1.8ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.1ft ENE secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft E tertiary swell at 9s. 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 Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
