Surf Forecasts:
Jensen Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jensen Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jensen Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jensen Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of poor surf up and down the coast here. The first recommendation doesn't come until the 30th of August, and even then, it’s a struggle. For the first week and a half, we’ve got very little to work with. The swell is tiny, mostly below 2 ft, and the period is short and weak. The wind is a constant cross-onshore breeze, making what little wave there is chop up and messy. It’s a real bummer.
There is a bit of a pulse of energy that shows up around the 9th of September, a full ten days away. We start seeing a moderate combined energy in the water (143 on the Wednesday morning, building to 164 in the afternoon, and staying around 125 on Thursday the 10th). That’s coming from a NE swell, about 2 ft to 3 ft, with a period of 11 seconds. That longer period is a glimmer of hope, suggesting some real shape to the waves for a change.
The one spot in the frame is Jensen Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the swell. Even when that NE swell shows up, the wind is still a problem – onshore out of the ESE on the 9th and East on the 10th. It’s going to be a bit of a battle to get a clean one, but there will be rideable waves. If you’re a beginner, those 2 ft waves are your friend, but the conditions will be a bit sloppy. For the more experienced surfer, the longer period will be the only thing making it worth a paddle.
The 14th of September shows a bit of a change. The wind swings offshore out of the West at 16 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell is still small, 3 ft from the ENE, but with a very short period of 6 seconds. The water temperature is a warm 86°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: the real standout, if you can call it that, is the period around the 9th and 10th of September. The combination of a moderate NE groundswell (11-second period) is the best energy we’ll see. But don't expect perfection. The 14th of September is the only day with a truly clean, offshore wind, but the swell is weak and short. It’s a choose-your-battle kind of forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 18 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 42 | 18 | 30 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 28 | 42 | 49 | 9 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:50AM1.11m | 10:02PM1.08m | 10:33AM1.12m | 10:42PM1.06m | 11:20AM1.10m | 11:24PM1.04m | 12:11PM1.07m | 00:13AM1.01m | 1:08PM1.04m | 1:11AM0.99m | 2:13PM1.01m | 2:18AM0.98m | 3:24PM1.01m | 3:32AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.11m | 4:11AM0.03m | 4:35PM0.15m | 4:54AM0.03m | 5:21PM0.19m | 5:43AM0.05m | 6:14PM0.24m | 6:40AM0.08m | 7:15PM0.29m | 7:46AM0.11m | 8:24PM0.31m | 8:58AM0.12m | 9:36PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 8 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | E 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 18 | 30 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 7 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 4 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | S 4 | E 11 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 10 | SE 4 | E 9 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 4 | E 8 | SE 5 | E 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 10 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | ENE 10 | N 5 | — | E 9 | SE 4 | NE 4 | E 8 | — | E 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | — | 10 | 1 | — | 14 | 3 | 1 | 12 | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | E 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 42 | 8 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | 28 | 42 | 49 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 891 | 433 | 891 | 71 | 891 | 69 | 1025 | 1599 | 769 | 603 | 1715 | 769 | 566 | 52 | 74 | 566 | 109 | 95 | 290 | 1825 | 723 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jensen Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jensen Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jensen Beach 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 (Jensen Beach) 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).
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