Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jetty Park, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 14mph out of the ESE.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 11s with 13mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 5s with moderate ESE wind around 7mph. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor - fair by then.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with 7mph from the E. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the ESE. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 11mph and poor - fair by then.
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Jetty Park sits at the south side of the Port Canaveral inlet jetty and is classified as inconsistent — it only produces quality waves a handful of times per year. Its main value is as a fallback during strong south swells when spots further south are blown out. The jetty provides some swell refraction and wind protection. Heavy cruise ship and commercial boat traffic creates murky water.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jetty Park is 1-2ft with a 4.4s swell period. Wind is SE at 13mph 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 Jetty Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft NE primary swell at 6s, a 0.3ft ENE secondary swell at 13s, a 2.9ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Jetty Park is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jetty Park works best with a SSE 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 Jetty Park. 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.
Jetty Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jetty Park sits at the south side of the Port Canaveral inlet jetty and is classified as inconsistent — it only produces quality waves a handful of times per year. Its main value is as a fallback during strong south swells when spots further south are blown out. The jetty provides some swell refraction and wind protection. Heavy cruise ship and commercial boat traffic creates murky water.
The prime season at Jetty Park is winter, 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 Jetty Park include jetty rocks, strong currents, murky water from boat traffic, cruise ship wakes. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jetty Park 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.
