Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jensen Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 10mph S winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 20mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 9mph ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
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 0-1ft with a 2.95s swell period. Wind is SSE at 18mph 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 Jensen Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.4ft E primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft N secondary swell at 4s, a 1.5ft SE 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 Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 8.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
