jetty park surf report & surf cam

surf

1ft - 2ft

wind

5mph South cross shore

swell

0.9ft 9s East

0.6ft 8s East

0.5ft 9s East

weather

82°f

uv index

NA

water

83°f

water quality

Good

wind wave

0.3ft 1s West

next tide

Low at 11:34 pm

updated 10 hours ago

cape canaveral surf report

Monday: Shin high from the east at 8-9 sec with light morning offshore winds that turn to the south but stay gentle for the afternoon.

cape canaveral surf forecast

Tuesday:  The wind field bringing us the mid week bump I talked about last week is forecast to pick up a little additional energy and swing a little further south in the Atlantic giving us a shot at a little bigger surf than forecast.  Winds turn onshore for Tuesday and build, especially north of the Cape building a round of 5-6 sec wind swell.  Northern Florida could see waist high 6 sec surf while south of the Cape may be blocked out and only see a little side swell.

Looking Ahead: The onshore winds ease to under 10 mph for Wednesday for most of the coast but northern most FL may still see onshore winds in the low teens.  We should have waist+ surf with lucky bigger sets from the NE at 8 sec for north of the Cape.  Some models are forecasting the potential for a little bigger size so keep an eye on the cams.  South of the Cape will likely be a notch smaller and may have to wait for the afternoon for the better part of the swell to fill in but should still see fo fun surf.  Stay tuned!

We are down a notch on Thursday and heading back to the 1-2 ft range for Friday and the weekend.

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cape canaveral surf break information

Family friendly Jetty Park is located at the end of George King Blvd in Cape Canaveral at
400 East Jetty Road Cape Canaveral, FL 32920.  With 35 acres of Beaches, Camp Grounds, pavilions with grills, playgrounds, ample parking and a 1200 foot long fishing pier there are multiple activities for the whole family!

The Jetty Park break is a gently sloping sand bar which is fed by the wide beach that is created by the Jetty blocking the northerly flow of sand.  This makes the beach ideal for beginners as well as body boarders looking to hone their skills.  The water is also shallower than other locations down the Space Coast due to the extra sand and gentle slope to the beach.  It is a little bit reminiscent of Gulf Coast beaches like Siesta Key. There are also beach rentals available for everything from chairs to boogie boards.

For the little guys the shallow water and year round lifeguards make it a great place to safely enjoy the beach.  A little bonus to mention is that Jetty Park boasts a finer sand consistency than nearby beaches making it an ideal place to build sand castles and sculptures.  While visiting, be sure to take a stroll out onto the Jetty.  The Jetty is not only a great place to fish and watch for sea turtles grazing on the rocks but it also allows for an amazing view of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral. 

The pavilions are great for making the family a BBQ lunch.  Be advised that the Pavilions can be reserved but are otherwise first come, first serve, and grilling is not allowed on the beach if you bring your own.  If you reserve a Pavilion it includes entrance for one vehicle so if you are bring the family and want to guarantee a grill this might not be a bad option.*  My family and I usually pack a small lunch to eat on the beach (just be ready for the seagulls) and then we take advantage of the multiple dining opportunities at the nearby Port on the way home for dinner. 

The Port has several restaurants including Gator’s Dockside, Fishlips, Grills and Rising Tide.  I’m a bit partial to Rusty’s with their open deck views and their 3-6 pm happy hour that usually lines up with the time we are leaving the beach and when the cruise ships head out on Sundays.  They have some of the freshest seafood and some of best chicken wings in Florida.

Jetty Park does require a fee for entrance.  We recommend getting the year pass because it is a good deal if you are planning to visit more than once.  Be sure to head to the Jetty Park Pass page and have your pass pulled up on your phone or printed out because they do not accept payment at the entrance, it is online only. Admission Tickets – Port Canaveral 

If you want to skip the crowds, parking and driving I recommend checking out the Holiday Inn Beach Resort located near the entrance to Jetty Park.  If it's a long weekend getaway or full vacation you can enjoy Jetty Park by simply strolling to the beach from your room.  With a Game room, movie theater, mini golf, a large pool, lazy river, hot tub, water slide, signature dining and more this resort makes for a true get away to paradise.  Learn more at https://holidayinnclub.com/explore-resorts/cape-canaveral-resort 

Be advised that Jetty Park can hit capacity on Weekends, Holidays and During Rocket Launches so plan to be there early on those days. 

For Camp Ground, Boat Ramp, Pier and general info go to Port Canaveral
Have fun and enjoy Jetty Park - Bryan

*Services and availablity may change.  Please check with the official websites for the latest.
 

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