Florida - East Coast
1-2ft waves to start the day on ENE swell at 5s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on ENE swell at 5s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jensen Beach, 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: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 5s and 15mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 5s with moderate SSW wind around 7mph. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SW winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light WSW winds.
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Jensen Beach has a combination rock and sand bottom that handles both powerful groundswells and playful wind swells, making good sense out of ugly wind chop — a rare ability on this coast. One of the most easy-going surf spots in Florida with accessible waves for all skill levels. Its position above the Bahama Banks gives it a wider swell window than spots further south.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jensen Beach is 1-2ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is ESE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jensen Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1ft E secondary 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 Jensen Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jensen Beach works best with a NE 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 Jensen Beach. 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.
Jensen Beach is a beach with a rock bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jensen Beach has a combination rock and sand bottom that handles both powerful groundswells and playful wind swells, making good sense out of ugly wind chop — a rare ability on this coast. One of the most easy-going surf spots in Florida with accessible waves for all skill levels. Its position above the Bahama Banks gives it a wider swell window than spots further south.
The prime season at Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach include strong currents, jellyfish, stingrays, occasional rip currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jensen Beach 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).
