The Surf Window

Jensen Beach

Florida, USA

Beach breakBeginner

On Florida's Treasure Coast between Stuart and Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach catches northeast swells in a relatively uncrowded setting, the kind of quiet Florida beach break where the atmosphere is laid-back and the surf community is genuine.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–SE 0.8–1.5m at 10–12s

Wind

W

Light to SW under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Sep–Nov

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks, lefts and rights

Length

40–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Moderate Florida beach break good for learning and cruising

Hazards

  • •Small waves most of the time, patience required
  • •Rip currents in hurricane swells
  • •Manatees in the inlets and channels, watch for them near the water

Local Tips

  • •The Treasure Coast area beaches are far less crowded than the Gold Coast to the south
  • •Elliott's Beach and Bathtub Reef are two distinct spots in the area worth exploring
  • •Bathtub Reef creates a natural wave pool effect at certain tides, great for beginners

Location

Map showing the location of Jensen Beach in Florida, USA

27.2578, -80.2339