Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Palm Beach Jetties, 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: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 12mph SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle S breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 8s with light winds out of the NW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Palm Beach Jetties is a one-mile stretch near Palm Beach Inlet that rivals Lake Worth Pier as the most consistent surf spot in South Florida. Works on any ground or windswell, handles waves from 4-15 feet, and is more consistent than most spots in the region. The jetty focuses swell and keeps sandbars in place. NE swells wrapping around the jetty create quality peaks. Metered parking fills fast on weekends.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Palm Beach Jetties is 0-1ft with a 3.75s swell period. Wind is SE at 13mph 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 Palm Beach Jetties is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.6ft NE secondary swell at 9s, a 2.4ft SE 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 Palm Beach Jetties is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Palm Beach Jetties 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 Palm Beach Jetties. 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.
Palm Beach Jetties is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Palm Beach Jetties is a one-mile stretch near Palm Beach Inlet that rivals Lake Worth Pier as the most consistent surf spot in South Florida. Works on any ground or windswell, handles waves from 4-15 feet, and is more consistent than most spots in the region. The jetty focuses swell and keeps sandbars in place. NE swells wrapping around the jetty create quality peaks. Metered parking fills fast on weekends.
The prime season at Palm Beach Jetties 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 Palm Beach Jetties include sharks, jetty rocks, strong inlet currents, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Palm Beach Jetties 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.
