Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jupiter Inlet, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle SE breeze.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SSE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle S breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NE swell at 9s with gentle NE breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 8s with light WNW winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor - fair by then.
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Jupiter Inlet is where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic. The south jetty is the primary surf break, with two sandbars running parallel between the inlet and Juno Pier. When a big NE swell is running, the right wraps in toward the jetty, bending like a pointbreak with hollow sections. Consistently produces bigger waves than surrounding beach breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jupiter Inlet is 1-2ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph 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 Jupiter Inlet is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft ENE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.8ft 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 Jupiter Inlet is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.45s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jupiter Inlet works best with a E 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 Jupiter Inlet. 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.
Jupiter Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Jupiter Inlet is where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic. The south jetty is the primary surf break, with two sandbars running parallel between the inlet and Juno Pier. When a big NE swell is running, the right wraps in toward the jetty, bending like a pointbreak with hollow sections. Consistently produces bigger waves than surrounding beach breaks.
The prime season at Jupiter Inlet 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 Jupiter Inlet include strong currents, tidal rips, boat traffic, shifting sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jupiter Inlet 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.
