Jax Beach Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.31° N 81.39° W

Jax Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jax Beach Pier sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.6° 

Jax Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jax Beach Pier surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NE swell with 200 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jax Beach Pier this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jax Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Jax Beach Pier over the next 16 days is a tough one. I’ve looked at the numbers, and there’s just nothing to get excited about. The whole window from July 17 through to August 1 is a flat, frustrating stretch. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s “normal.” The break itself is a beach/pier setup, very consistent usually, and it’s exposed, but the swell we’re getting is tiny, from the wrong direction, and super short-period. The optimum swell direction is supposed to be from the NNE, but we’re seeing ESE, SE, E, and even NE pulses that are barely a ripple. The combined energy readings are all in the weak range – the highest is 58 (that’s July 24 afternoon) but with a period of just 4 seconds, that’s just wind slop, not surf. Crowds are “often” here, but honestly, with no waves, the only thing crowded might be the beach chairs.

Let’s run through the days. Starting Friday July 17 afternoon: a tiny 1.0 ft from the ESE with a 8-second period, cross-shore wind, combined energy of 17 – that’s a “no.” Saturday July 18 morning: 0.7 ft, 8 seconds, a bit cleaner but still nothing. Saturday afternoon drops to 0.3 ft, 6 seconds. Sunday July 19: 0.3 ft again, then afternoon flat. Monday July 20: 0.7 ft morning, then flat. Tuesday July 21: 1 ft from ESE with 7 seconds – still poor. Wednesday July 22 morning: 1 ft, 7 seconds, with a gentle offshore wind – that’s the cleanest we’ll see, but the swell is tiny. Wednesday afternoon: 4 ft from SE with only 5 seconds – that’s short-period junk, combined energy 53, but still poor surf conditions. Thursday July 23: flat both sessions. Friday July 24 morning: 1 ft, 8 seconds, then afternoon 4 ft from SE with 4 seconds – that’s the biggest of the whole run, but with a period that short, it’s just bumpy whitewater. Combined energy 58, but still “poor surf conditions.” The rest of the month into early August continues the same story: tiny swells, short periods, some offshore winds but never enough oomph. The biggest swell after that is 2 ft on August 1 afternoon with a 6-second period – again, not worth wetting a wetsuit.

So what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there isn’t one. The closest to a “standout” would be Wednesday July 22 morning with 1 ft and a gentle offshore – that might give a few knee-high rides for a beginner, but it’s not something I’d paddle out for. The rest is just a flat spell. This break is very consistent normally, but the forecast is showing a blank run. Sometimes that happens – the ocean just shuts down. Don’t lose hope, forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
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8
0.1
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9
0.2
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8
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4
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6
0.4
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7
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5
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6
0.8
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8
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8
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4
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Energy kJ
13
6
1
2
5
11
1
6
37
0
16
73
0
0
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14
25
0
24
Wind (km/h)
10
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15
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20
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15
SW
10
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25
SE
10
SSW
10
SSE
25
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10
SW
15
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25
SSE
15
SW
15
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10
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20
SW
15
WSW
15
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5
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off
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cross
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High Tide
11:28PM1.73m
11:59AM1.60m
00:17AM1.62m
12:52PM1.58m
1:07AM1.49m
1:47PM1.55m
2:01AM1.37m
2:42PM1.53m
2:56AM1.27m
3:39PM1.51m
3:54AM1.20m
4:38PM1.51m
4:54AM1.17m
Low Tide
5:48AM-0.19m
6:09PM-0.06m
6:38AM-0.13m
7:08PM0.03m
7:31AM-0.07m
8:10PM0.11m
8:24AM-0.01m
9:10PM0.16m
9:16AM0.04m
10:07PM0.20m
10:08AM0.08m
11:07PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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32
31
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Feels °C
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31
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Information about the Jax Beach Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jax Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jax Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jax Beach Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jax Beach Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jax Beach Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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