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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: |
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Beach/jetty | 3.3 |
Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
fairly consistent | 28.9°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.
Surf Forecasts:
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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 Winterand 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 mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
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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Credit: Jay AilworthCredit: Jay AilworthCredit: Jay AilworthCredit: Jay Ailworth
Jupiter Inlet South Jetty Sea Temperature
Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.9 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Jupiter Inlet South Jetty won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.Current Temp*: 28.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp MapSwell 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.
Average Swell
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.
Average Wind
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Jupiter Inlet South Jetty. Click below to view there surf guides.
Jupiter Inlet North South Side
- Beach
- 3.2
Reliability: fairly consistent
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Jupiter Inlet North Jetty
- Beach/jetty
- 2.8
Reliability: inconsistent
1km away
Coral Cove
- Reef
- 3.3
Reliability: fairly consistent
2km away
Juno Pier
- Beach/pier
- 3.4
Reliability: fairly consistent
6km away
Ocean Reef Park
- Beach and reef
- 3.8
Reliability: fairly consistent
16km away
Wave Buoys Nearest To Jupiter Inlet South Jetty:
- Closest Wave BuoyFort Pierce, FL69 km
- Second closest Wave BuoyCape Canaveral Nearshore, FL168 km
- Third closest Wave BuoyCanaveral Buoy176 km
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyChester Shoal, FL193 km
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyCanaveral East Buoy270 km