Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph E winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on NE swell at 10s.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor - fair conditions.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 9s and moderate ESE wind around 9mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 1-2ft with a 4.2s 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 Palm Beach Jetties is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.6ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft NE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.7ft 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 Palm Beach Jetties is Monday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
