Florida - East Coast
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at North Jetty (Florida), 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: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 9s with 8mph from the NE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 8s and light ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the NE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on ENE swell at 7s and light winds out of the S. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
North Jetty sits on the north side of the St. Johns River inlet at Huguenot Park, where a semi-permanent sandbar creates a deep, hollow channel with a dry-hair paddle out. The main waves are a short, hollow right breaking toward the jetty and a longer, bowling left peeling away from it. Handles waves up to triple overhead and is one of NE Florida's most powerful setups.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at North Jetty (Florida) is 0-1ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is ESE at 6mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at North Jetty (Florida) is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.3ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1ft ENE wind swell 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 North Jetty (Florida) is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
North Jetty (Florida) 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 North Jetty (Florida). 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.
North Jetty (Florida) is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. North Jetty sits on the north side of the St. Johns River inlet at Huguenot Park, where a semi-permanent sandbar creates a deep, hollow channel with a dry-hair paddle out. The main waves are a short, hollow right breaking toward the jetty and a longer, bowling left peeling away from it. Handles waves up to triple overhead and is one of NE Florida's most powerful setups.
The prime season at North Jetty (Florida) 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 North Jetty (Florida) include strong tidal currents, jetty rocks, sharks, rip currents, heavy crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our North Jetty (Florida) 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.
