
Surf Forecasts:
Jupiter Inlet South Jetty surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty this week:
The surf forecast for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you. The outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. I've scanned every bit of the forecast and there's really nothing that qualifies as a proper surf session. We're looking at a long stretch with no recommendations at all from September 4th right through to September 19th. That's a solid two and a half weeks of flat or poor conditions.
The main issue is the lack of any real swell energy. The best we see is a weak pulse of moderate energy (140) on the morning of the 9th, with a swell of 3ft from the NE, but the wind is onshore, which will ruin any chance of a clean wave. The water temperature at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty is at 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but it's not going to help the surf.
You'll see a few mornings with glassy or clean conditions, like the morning of the 8th with a glassy wind and a weak 1.0ft swell, but that's ankle-snappers at best. The period on that one is 11 seconds, which is okay, but there's just no push behind it. Later, like on the morning of the 15th, we get a bump of moderate energy (106) with a 3ft NE swell, but again, the wind is onshore from the east. It's looking more like a kiteboarding setup than a paddle session.
Forget about any standout days. There are no good options on the table. The break is Jupiter Inlet South Jetty, a beach and jetty setup that's advanced-level, but it's not going to be breaking with any quality. The crowds are often around here, but they won't be out for this. It's a frustrating run, but that's the way it is sometimes. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board stays in the van.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | E 8 | E 10 | SSE 3 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
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25 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 135 | 126 | 95 | 69 | 28 | 49 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:02PM0.85m | 3:07AM0.82m | 4:13PM0.85m | 4:21AM0.83m | 5:23PM0.87m | 5:34AM0.87m | 6:25PM0.92m | 6:39AM0.92m | 7:19PM0.96m | 7:36AM0.97m | 8:07PM1.00m | 8:28AM1.01m | 8:51PM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:50PM0.35m | 9:24AM0.13m | 10:02PM0.34m | 10:34AM0.11m | 11:10PM0.29m | 11:38AM0.09m | 00:10AM0.22m | 12:36PM0.05m | 1:04AM0.14m | 1:28PM0.04m | 1:53AM0.07m | 2:17PM0.04m | 2:39AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | SE 4 | E 8 | ESE 3 | S 4 | E 7 | NE 9 | SSE 3 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SE 3 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 9 |
1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 30 | 20 | 135 | 126 | 95 | 69 | 24 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 3 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 9 | — | NE 10 | ENE 11 | ESE 3 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 4 | NE 9 | SE 8 |
1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 4 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 12 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 4 |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 27 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | S 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SE 4 | SSE 5 |
25 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1693 | 112 | 867 | 857 | 857 | 312 | 311 | 1236 | 312 | 311 | 718 | 131 | 406 | 0 | 203 | 1052 | 150 | 203 | 343 | 21 |
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Information about the Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jupiter Inlet South Jetty provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jupiter Inlet South Jetty 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 (Jupiter Inlet South Jetty) 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 Jupiter Inlet South Jetty 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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