Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with moderate E wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 10s and 13mph out of the E. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate E wind around 12mph.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 8mph from the ESE.
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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 1-2+ft with a 4.45s swell period. Wind is ESE at 11mph 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 1-2+ft, produced by a 0.9ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft ENE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s, a 2.2ft E 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 Jupiter Inlet is Wednesday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 4.9s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
