Jacksonville Beach Pier
Jacksonville Beach Pier anchors Northeast Florida's surf scene—a consistent beach break that catches most swells pushing down the Atlantic seaboard. The pier creates sandbars that focus waves on otherwise flat stretches of beach, providing reliable peaks through hurricane season and winter cold front swells. Jax Beach has developed a strong surf community with local shapers, dedicated crews, and a competitive scene that punches above its weight for Florida. The water gets noticeably cooler than South Florida, and the waves can pack surprising punch when conditions align.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (75°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 120°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 320°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
7/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 14 – Mar 22) — expect extra crowds
Access: Easy access. Paid parking nearby.
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Aug
Hurricane swells and winter cold fronts.