Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jetty 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, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 13mph ENE winds.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle SSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the WNW.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle NNW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light WNW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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Jetty Park sits at the south side of the Port Canaveral inlet jetty and is classified as inconsistent — it only produces quality waves a handful of times per year. Its main value is as a fallback during strong south swells when spots further south are blown out. The jetty provides some swell refraction and wind protection. Heavy cruise ship and commercial boat traffic creates murky water.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jetty Park is 1-2ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is NE at 13mph 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 Jetty Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E secondary swell at 13s, a 1ft ESE 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 Jetty Park is Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jetty Park works best with a SSE 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 Jetty 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.
Jetty Park is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jetty Park sits at the south side of the Port Canaveral inlet jetty and is classified as inconsistent — it only produces quality waves a handful of times per year. Its main value is as a fallback during strong south swells when spots further south are blown out. The jetty provides some swell refraction and wind protection. Heavy cruise ship and commercial boat traffic creates murky water.
The prime season at Jetty Park 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 Jetty Park include jetty rocks, strong currents, murky water from boat traffic, cruise ship wakes. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jetty 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.
