Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jupiter Inlet for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jupiter Inlet, 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 Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 7mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NNW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NNE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with gentle SE breeze.
Jupiter Inlet is where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic. The south jetty is the primary surf break, with two sandbars running parallel between the inlet and Juno Pier. When a big NE swell is running, the right wraps in toward the jetty, bending like a pointbreak with hollow sections. Consistently produces bigger waves than surrounding beach breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jupiter Inlet is 1ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is SE at 3mph 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 Jupiter Inlet is 1ft, produced by a 0.7ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E 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 Jupiter Inlet is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jupiter Inlet 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 Jupiter Inlet. 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.
Jupiter Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Jupiter Inlet is where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic. The south jetty is the primary surf break, with two sandbars running parallel between the inlet and Juno Pier. When a big NE swell is running, the right wraps in toward the jetty, bending like a pointbreak with hollow sections. Consistently produces bigger waves than surrounding beach breaks.
The prime season at Jupiter Inlet 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 Jupiter Inlet include strong currents, tidal rips, boat traffic, shifting sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jupiter Inlet 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.
