Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jensen Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the N. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with light winds out of the SSE and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
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 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph 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 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft ESE secondary swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.35s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
