Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Palm Beach Jetties for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Palm Beach Jetties, 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 calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle N breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NNE swell at 7s and glassy conditions. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle SE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with gentle SE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Palm Beach Jetties is a one-mile stretch near Palm Beach Inlet that rivals Lake Worth Pier as the most consistent surf spot in South Florida. Works on any ground or windswell, handles waves from 4-15 feet, and is more consistent than most spots in the region. The jetty focuses swell and keeps sandbars in place. NE swells wrapping around the jetty create quality peaks. Metered parking fills fast on weekends.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Palm Beach Jetties is 1ft with a 8.5s swell period. Wind is E at 8mph 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 Palm Beach Jetties is 1ft, produced by a 0.5ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft E 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 Palm Beach Jetties is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Palm Beach Jetties 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 Palm Beach Jetties. 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.
Palm Beach Jetties is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Palm Beach Jetties is a one-mile stretch near Palm Beach Inlet that rivals Lake Worth Pier as the most consistent surf spot in South Florida. Works on any ground or windswell, handles waves from 4-15 feet, and is more consistent than most spots in the region. The jetty focuses swell and keeps sandbars in place. NE swells wrapping around the jetty create quality peaks. Metered parking fills fast on weekends.
The prime season at Palm Beach Jetties 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 Palm Beach Jetties include sharks, jetty rocks, strong inlet currents, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Palm Beach Jetties 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.
