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Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(South Florida, USA)

Jupiter Inlet South Jetty break guidePhoto by: Jay Ailworth

Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Surf Guide

Jupiter Inlet South Jetty in South Florida is a reasonably exposed beach/Jetty break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the west with some shelter here from north winds. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the northeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around low tide. A popular wave that can get growded. Hazards include rocks, private, locals and sharks.

Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach/jetty3fairly consistent
26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Jupiter Inlet South Jetty:

The best conditions reported for surf at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

What's the best time of year to surf Jupiter Inlet South Jetty (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Jupiter Inlet South Jetty with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 5% of the time in January while 25% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 70% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
5%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
25%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
70%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Location Map

Interactive Jupiter Inlet South Jetty surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Jupiter Inlet South Jetty is Palm Beach International (West Palm Beach) Airport (PBI) in USA, 29 km (18 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Jupiter Inlet South Jetty is Palm Beach Co Park (West Palm Beach) Airport (LNA), also in USA, 39 km (24 miles) away.

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Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 03:42 Local Time
MonTuesday 05
11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (m)
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
Period (s) 7 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
20
20
15
15
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Credit: Jay AilworthCredit: Jay AilworthCredit: Jay AilworthCredit: Jay Ailworth

    Tides at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty

    Current tide and informaton
    For Jupiter Inlet, south jetty, Florida, 0 km from Jupiter Inlet South Jetty.
    Next High Water: 11:22am | 0.7m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 05:03am | 0.18m
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    Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Sea Temperature

    Sunny with warm air temperatures at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty today (feels like 24.0 °C once we account for wind), and warmer sea temperatures (26.7 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or perhaps a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.
    Current Temp*: 26.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty

    Surf stats for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty

    Wind stats for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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