Venice Jetties Surf Spot & Cam
Venice, Florida · Gulf Coast
Venice Jetties (North) is widely rated the most consistent surf spot on the Florida Gulf Coast, a jetty break where hard-packed sandbars beside the rocks throw wedgy, punchy waves for intermediate to all levels. It works best on NW/W cold-front swell or SW tropical swell with light E/NE offshore wind at a mid tide, and it gets crowded fast.
| Day | Surf | Wind | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/24 | ankle to knee (1.4 ft) | 12 mph NW | Marginal |
| Sat 7/25 | flat (0.7 ft) | 11 mph W | Flat |
| Sun 7/26 | ankle to knee (1.2 ft) | 12 mph WNW | Poor |
| Mon 7/27 | ankle to knee (1.8 ft) | 12 mph W | Poor |
| Tue 7/28 | ankle to knee (1.6 ft) | 11 mph WSW | Poor |
| Wed 7/29 | knee to waist (2.2 ft) | 13 mph WSW | Marginal |
| Thu 7/30 | knee to waist (2.2 ft) | 15 mph WSW | Marginal |
Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.
How It Breaks
Venice Jetties is a jetty break, and it earns its reputation as one of the most consistent surf spots on the Florida Gulf Coast. Hard-packed sandbars sit beside the rock jetty and organize swell into wedgy, surprisingly punchy waves, a setup that rewards intermediate surfers most, though it is rated all levels. The north side holds more size when a SW tropical swell is running. It gets crowded the second it is knee-high, so bring patience and jetty etiquette.
Best Conditions
NW/W cold-front swell is the most consistent setup here, with SW tropical swell adding a second window, both paired with light E/NE offshore wind and a mid tide that works across most tide stages. Winter fronts are the season to watch, peaking in January, with hurricane season adding tropical swell chances later in the year.
Live Cam and What to Know Before You Go
Watch the live cam at Surfline, a paid feed with a forecast for this spot. Know the flags and where the rip currents are running before you paddle out, and expect them to run strong right along the jetty. The bottom mixes sand and rock, so booties are worth it, mind your fins and feet near the rocks, and be ready for a crowd, this spot draws one fast.
Parking and Local Tips
Parking is free but limited near the north jetty, and it fills early, so plan to arrive ahead of the crowd. Locals treat the north jetty as one of the Gulf's most consistent catchers on a front or tropical swell with W wind, so that is the side to check first, just respect the locals and the rocks. Sharky's on the Pier is right there for Gulf-front seafood after a session.
Gear and the Shop
The nearest Island Water Sports store is about 154 miles east, so browse the full list of IWS locations online and order ahead of the trip. With rocks in play here, a leash and fins you trust matter, alongside a surfboard, a wetsuit for winter fronts, wax and traction, a ding repair kit, and a board bag, all available from the online shop.
Gear for Venice Jetties (North)
FAQ
How consistent is Venice Jetties?
It is rated one of the most consistent surf spots on the Florida Gulf Coast, thanks to hard-packed sandbars beside the rock jetty.
What conditions work best at Venice Jetties?
NW/W cold-front swell, the most consistent setup, or SW tropical swell, with light E/NE offshore wind and a mid tide; winter fronts peak in January.
Is Venice Jetties crowded?
Yes, crowd is rated high and it fills in the second it is knee-high, so bring patience and jetty etiquette.
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