Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 10s with 14mph ESE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 5s with strong E wind at 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 11mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 7mph from the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
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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 2-3ft with a 4.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 15mph 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 Jensen Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft ENE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s, a 2.4ft 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 Jensen Beach is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
