Surf spot

Juno Pier

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Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Florida
Coordinates: 26.8881, -80.0544

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.6	1	1.2	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	NE	NE	E	ENE	NE	E	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	5.9	6	4.6	5.3	6.5	4.8	6.7	6.7	6.8	7	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.1	7	7.1	7.2	7.1	7.3	3.9	4	4	4	5.2	5.8	6.5	5.7	5.8	6	6.2	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.1	6
Wave energy (kJ)	12	11	7	7	9	4	9	8	8	7	7	7	7	8	8	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	9	8	2	3	3	4	22	66	124	139	133	131	130	124	114	115	109	96	86	75	62	56	50	41	36	31
Wind speed (km/h)	16	14.3	11.4	11.7	9.2	11	11.8	10.8	11.4	1.5	7.2	3.3	10.1	10.3	9.1	3.6	3.7	9.3	6.5	4.7	17	12	15	10.9	9.3	8.9	1.8	10.9	17.5	18.6	21	15.4	19.1	15.6	15.2	16.1	18.2	16.1	12.8	11.2	7.3	10.6	16.5	19.3	24.8	19.1	14.5	16.1	17.1	10.4	9.9	15.9	20.2	16.8	12.4	10.1
Wind direction	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	SSWCross-off	SCross	SECross-on	SWGlassy	WOffshore	SEGlassy	SECross-on	SSECross-on	WSWOffshore	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWCross	WOffshore	SSEGlassy	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SEGlassy	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SCross

Juno Pier, Florida (USA Gulf Coast) is a well-known surf break on Florida’s Atlantic coast, just north of West Palm Beach. Despite your “Gulf Coast” wording, Juno Pier is on the Atlantic side of Florida, not the Gulf side.

Spot overview

Type: Beachbreak with pier influence
Location: Juno Beach / Palm Beach County
Best swell direction: East to northeast
Best wind: West to northwest/offshore
Best tide: Often works best at mid tide, but can surf at most tides depending on sandbars
Wave quality: Can be very fun when conditions line up, but it’s inconsistent and highly sandbar-dependent

Wave characteristics

Juno Pier often gets a bit more shape than nearby beachbreaks because the pier can help focus sandbars and add some wave organization. It can produce: - short, punchy waves - occasional fast sections and barrels on better swells - clean, user-friendly peaks on smaller days

Best conditions

The spot tends to shine when: - a good swell is running from the Atlantic - winds are light offshore - sandbars are well aligned - the tide isn’t too high, which can make it mushy

Crowd and vibe

Crowd level: Usually moderate to heavy when conditions are good
Vibe: Local, lively, and competitive on decent swell
Skill level: All levels can surf it, but better days suit intermediate to advanced surfers

Hazards / notes

Pier structure can create currents and crowded takeoff zones
Can be choppy if the wind turns onshore
Sandbars shift frequently, so conditions change a lot season to season

Overall

Juno Pier is a classic South Florida beachbreak: fun, punchy, and sometimes excellent, but dependent on swell, wind, and sandbars. It’s one of the more recognizable surf spots in the Palm Beach area.