Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Coral Cove Park, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph ESE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 8mph from the S. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle SSW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Size picks up through the day, hitting 3-4ft with poor - fair conditions by late afternoon.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on NNE swell at 8s with light winds out of the WNW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Coral Cove Park features prominent natural limestone formations where a flat tabletop reef creates fast lefts on small northerly swells at low to mid tides. The 3/4-mile walk from parking keeps crowds thin. A small but shapely left point breaks off the south end when the sandbank is working. The northernmost reef break in the Palm Beach County chain and a good indicator of what makes Jupiter-area surfing distinct.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Coral Cove Park is 1-2+ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph 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 Coral Cove Park is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft ENE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.7ft ESE 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 Coral Cove Park is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Coral Cove Park works best with a N 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 Coral Cove Park. 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.
Coral Cove Park is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Coral Cove Park features prominent natural limestone formations where a flat tabletop reef creates fast lefts on small northerly swells at low to mid tides. The 3/4-mile walk from parking keeps crowds thin. A small but shapely left point breaks off the south end when the sandbank is working. The northernmost reef break in the Palm Beach County chain and a good indicator of what makes Jupiter-area surfing distinct.
The prime season at Coral Cove Park 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 Coral Cove Park include shallow reef, rocks, sea urchins, strong currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Coral Cove Park 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.
