Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at North Jetty (Florida), 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. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate E wind around 8mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 12s period, rated Very Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is very poor with 0-1ft. Swell fills in and gets up to 3-4ft by PM — poor - fair conditions.
Wed, May 13: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on ENE swell at 8s with light winds out of the ENE. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with gentle W breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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North Jetty sits on the north side of the St. Johns River inlet at Huguenot Park, where a semi-permanent sandbar creates a deep, hollow channel with a dry-hair paddle out. The main waves are a short, hollow right breaking toward the jetty and a longer, bowling left peeling away from it. Handles waves up to triple overhead and is one of NE Florida's most powerful setups.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at North Jetty (Florida) is 1-2ft with a 6.4s swell period. Wind is ENE 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 North Jetty (Florida) is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.8ft ENE primary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary swell at 3s, a 0.8ft ESE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 North Jetty (Florida) is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.25s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
North Jetty (Florida) 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 North Jetty (Florida). 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.
North Jetty (Florida) is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to advanced surfers. North Jetty sits on the north side of the St. Johns River inlet at Huguenot Park, where a semi-permanent sandbar creates a deep, hollow channel with a dry-hair paddle out. The main waves are a short, hollow right breaking toward the jetty and a longer, bowling left peeling away from it. Handles waves up to triple overhead and is one of NE Florida's most powerful setups.
The prime season at North Jetty (Florida) 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 North Jetty (Florida) include strong tidal currents, jetty rocks, sharks, rip currents, heavy crowds. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our North Jetty (Florida) 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.
