Jensen Beach Surf Report & Cam Guide
Jensen Beach, Florida · Treasure Coast
Jensen Beach is a friendly, family-style Martin County beach break with a rock and sand bottom, best on a NE swell with W or SW offshore wind and a mid tide. Easy, approachable peaks make it a good everyday spot for beginner to intermediate surfers, though it can go flat through summer.
| Day | Surf | Wind | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 10/12 | ankle to knee (1.6 ft) | 11 mph NNW | Marginal |
| Tue 10/13 | ankle to knee (1.7 ft) | 12 mph N | Marginal |
| Wed 10/14 | ankle to knee (1.7 ft) | 11 mph ENE | Poor |
| Thu 10/15 | knee to waist (2.2 ft) | 10 mph E | Marginal |
| Fri 10/16 | knee to waist (2.2 ft) | 9 mph E | Marginal |
| Sat 10/17 | knee to waist (2.6 ft) | 23 mph NE | Fair |
| Sun 10/18 | chest to head high (5.8 ft) | 30 mph ENE | Marginal |
Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.
How It Breaks
Jensen Beach is a beach break over a rock and sand combo bottom, rated beginner to intermediate, with easy, approachable peaks that make it a nice everyday spot. Crowds run low to moderate, and the mood is laid-back, though the wave can go flat through summer when swell is scarce.
Best Conditions
NE is the documented ideal swell angle for Jensen Beach, working with a W or SW offshore wind and a mid tide. Fall groundswell and winter NE swell are the best windows, with hurricane-season groundswell adding another chance to score it. Watch for rip currents and occasional rocks in the rock and sand bottom.
Cam Line and Know Before You Go
Watch the live cam at the Hutchinson Island Florida YouTube channel, with the Martin County EVS beach cam as a backup feed. Know the flags and rip currents before paddling out, and keep an eye on the inlet current and boat traffic while you're out.
Parking and Local Tips
Parking is free and easy at Jensen Beach Park and the Bob Graham access point. Local tip: peaks fire best on a solid NE swell, with offshore wind keeping it clean and hurricane-season groundswell adding a second window, and the vibe stays laid-back and uncrowded even when it's working.
Gear and the Shop
This is a friendly enough wave for a soft-top, and Island Water Sports stocks those alongside surfboards, wetsuits for the winter season, leashes, wax and traction, fins, ding repair kits, and board bags. Jensen Beach sits north of our South Florida stores, so check the full list of Island Water Sports locations for the shop closest to your drive.
Gear for Jensen Beach
FAQ
What swell direction is best for Jensen Beach?
NE is the documented ideal angle, working with a W or SW offshore wind and a mid tide. Fall groundswell and winter NE swell are the most reliable windows.
What is the bottom like at Jensen Beach?
A rock and sand combo, not straight sand, so watch for occasional rocks along with the rip currents that run through here.
Is there a live cam for Jensen Beach?
Yes, watch the live cam at the Hutchinson Island Florida YouTube channel, with the Martin County EVS beach cam as a backup feed.
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