Fort Pierce North Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

We’re looking at a solid run of poor surf for a while here. The water temp is sitting at 28°, which is about normal for this time of year. For the first few days, from the 3rd through the 6th, it’s all ankle-biters with easterly wind chop and storm clouds around. Don’t even bother; the energy is weak, like 15 to 32 on the combined swell scale. The swell is barely a ripple at 0.3m with a short period, so it’s just messy.

Now, the 7th and the 8th show a slight bump. The swell pushes up to around 1.1m on the 7th and the energy climbs into the low 100s, but it’s still coming from the east with onshore winds, making it lumpy and uninviting. It’s not the clean, lined-up stuff we want. The period is short, around 5 to 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have any punch.

After that, it's back to tiny dribble for a solid stretch. From the 9th through the 11th, we're looking at knee-high slop with cross-onshore winds. The energy drops right off, back into the 30s and 40s. It’s a real downer.

There is a glimmer of hope on the morning of the 12th of August. The wind is forecast to be glassy, and the water will look like a lake. But, the swell is a pathetic 0.6m with a 4-second period. It’s super soft. If you’re desperate for a little slide on a longboard and you’ve got nothing else going on, that might be your only window for a clean-ish wave. But, don't expect much.

The rest of the second week stays small. A little bump in energy appears on the 18th, with the swell around 0.7m from the ENE. The energy is back into the 40s and 50s, but it’s still coupled with onshore winds. It might be a bit more pushy, but it’s still not going to be a classic.

Honestly, for the most part, this is more of a kite-surfing forecast with the onshore winds and small, choppy waves. For the paddle surfer, it’s a patience game. There are just no standout days here.

This is Rusty, signing off. Keep your head up, and maybe we’ll see something better in the long-range crystal ball.

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