Juno Beach Pier Surf Report & Cam

Juno Beach, Florida · South Florida

Marginal right now
Juno Beach pier stretching over the water
Photo: Derek Ramsey, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Juno Beach Pier is a classic Palm Beach County pier break that peels on both sides of the structure, welcoming surfers of all levels. It is most consistent on a NE to E swell with W/SW offshore wind at a mid tide, firing hardest in winter windswell season, though pilings and fishing lines demand caution near the structure.

Live surf reportupdated 2026-07-24 09:45
Surf
knee to waist · 2.2 ft
Wind
8 mph ENE
onshore (bumpy)
Swell
4s NE
Air
85°F
DaySurfWindRating
Fri 7/24 knee to waist (2.4 ft) 11 mph E Marginal
Sat 7/25 ankle to knee (1.7 ft) 14 mph SE Marginal
Sun 7/26 ankle to knee (1.3 ft) 17 mph SSW Marginal
Mon 7/27 ankle to knee (1.3 ft) 12 mph SW Fair
Tue 7/28 ankle to knee (1.6 ft) 14 mph SW Fair
Wed 7/29 ankle to knee (1.9 ft) 11 mph WSW Fair
Thu 7/30 knee to waist (2.1 ft) 16 mph WSW Good

Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.

How It Breaks

Juno Beach Pier is a classic Palm Beach County pier break, and the structure itself organizes incoming swell into peaks on both sides of the pier. It is rated for all skill levels, from first timers on a soft top to more experienced surfers after a reliable session, and the sand bottom keeps things forgiving compared to the reef and rock spots up the coast. Expect a moderate to high crowd whenever it is working, this is one of the more popular pier setups in the area.

Best Conditions

NE to E swell with a W/SW offshore wind and a mid tide is the formula that lines Juno Beach Pier up best. Winter NE windswell is the primary season, with hurricane swell adding extra size later in the year. Surf-forecast and Surfline both rate this stretch as the most consistent wave in north Palm Beach County, and reports note it holds shape through the incoming tide, so it is a dependable check even on an average swell.

Cams and What to Know Before You Go

The Juno Beach Pier Cam streams live on this page, the official camera run by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, with a second verified stream available as backup. Before you paddle out, check the flags and know where the rip currents are running near the pilings. Fishing lines are a real hazard here too, so stay clear of anglers casting from the pier deck and keep your distance from the pilings once you are in the water.

Parking and Local Tips

Parking is a paid lot right at the pier, and it gets busy fast on a good day, so plan to arrive early. The most consistent peaks sit around the sandbars near the pier itself on a NE/E swell with a west wind, but the local tip is simple: do not surf into the pilings, give them a wide berth on both sides.

Gear and the Shop

Because Juno Beach Pier welcomes all levels, it is a good match for a soft top if you are newer to surfing, alongside the usual leash, wax and fin setup for anyone more experienced. Island Water Sports in Delray Beach, about 29 miles south, carries soft tops for beginners, surfboards, winter wetsuits, leashes, wax, fins, ding repair kits and board bags for this spot.

Gear for Juno Beach Pier

FAQ

Is Juno Beach Pier good for beginners?

Yes, it is rated for all skill levels. The sand bottom and peaks on both sides of the pier make it forgiving on smaller days, just stay clear of the pilings and fishing lines.

What makes Juno Beach Pier so consistent?

Surf-forecast and Surfline both call it the most consistent wave in north Palm Beach County, and it holds shape through the incoming tide, working best on a NE-E swell with W/SW offshore wind.

Where is the live cam for Juno Beach Pier?

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center runs the official cam embedded on this page, with a second verified stream as backup.

Nearby spots

Nearest shop: IWS Delray Beach · 29.0 miles South Florida's surf shop since 1978 · 954-427-4929