Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jensen Beach, 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, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate SE wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 13mph S winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 21mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 7mph from the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with 8mph from the NE. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 8s and gentle WSW breeze. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor - fair by then.
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Jensen Beach has a combination rock and sand bottom that handles both powerful groundswells and playful wind swells, making good sense out of ugly wind chop — a rare ability on this coast. One of the most easy-going surf spots in Florida with accessible waves for all skill levels. Its position above the Bahama Banks gives it a wider swell window than spots further south.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jensen Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is SE at 20mph 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 Jensen Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft 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 Jensen Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach. 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.
Jensen Beach is a beach with a rock bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jensen Beach has a combination rock and sand bottom that handles both powerful groundswells and playful wind swells, making good sense out of ugly wind chop — a rare ability on this coast. One of the most easy-going surf spots in Florida with accessible waves for all skill levels. Its position above the Bahama Banks gives it a wider swell window than spots further south.
The prime season at Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach include strong currents, jellyfish, stingrays, occasional rip currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jensen Beach 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.
