Surf spot

Fort Pierce North Jetty

Forecast conditions and map view for Fort Pierce North Jetty in USA, South East, South Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, South Florida
Coordinates: 27.4745, -80.2907

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Fort Pierce North Jetty is a classic South Florida surf spot located at the inlet in Fort Pierce, on the Treasure Coast. It’s one of the more reliable wave magnets in the area because the jetty helps shape incoming swell, often producing cleaner, more organized waves than nearby open beach breaks.

Spot character

Type: Jetty/inlet break
Wave style: Can offer punchy, peaky waves with decent shape, especially on the right swell and tide
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s firing, though smaller days can be approachable for beginners depending on conditions
Bottom: Mostly sand with influence from the jetty structure

Best conditions

Swell: Works best with east to northeast swell, but can handle a range of directions
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; stronger onshores can make it messy quickly
Tide: Tide sensitivity can be important; mid to higher tides often help smooth out the waves, but the best tide can vary with swell size and sand movement

What to expect

The wave quality can change a lot from day to day because of sand shifts and inlet currents.
When conditions line up, it can produce some of the better waves in the Fort Pierce area.
The rip currents and moving water around the inlet can be strong, so caution is important.

Crowds and vibe

It can draw a local crowd when surf is good, since quality surf is relatively limited in South Florida.
Expect a competitive but generally laid-back local surf atmosphere.

Things to watch out for

Strong currents and rips
Rocky jetty hazards
Changing sandbars and shorebreak conditions
Boat traffic near the inlet