Overview

Jupiter Inlet is a kitesurfing spot located at the mouth of the Loxahatchee River into the Atlantic Ocean, marked by the historic Jupiter Lighthouse. It's a technical spot reserved for experienced riders due to strong tidal currents in the inlet and the proximity of the jetties. In northeast winds (cold fronts), quality waves form around the inlet, attracting kitesurfers and surfers. The easterly trade winds also provide good conditions. Jupiter is a popular beach town in northern Palm Beach County, with a preserved natural setting.

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Spot forecast for Jupiter Inlet

Sunrise 07:22 · Sunset 18:47

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Swell and waves

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.1 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:36 · 0.9 m Low tide 09:39 · 0.4 m High tide 16:05 · 1 m Low tide 22:20 · 0.4 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:30 · 1 m Low tide 10:34 · 0.4 m High tide 16:53 · 1 m Low tide 23:04 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 05:19 · 1 m Low tide 11:26 · 0.3 m High tide 17:39 · 1.1 m Low tide 23:47 · 0.3 m
Friday 23 October High tide 06:06 · 1.1 m Low tide 12:16 · 0.3 m High tide 18:23 · 1.1 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 00:30 · 0.2 m High tide 06:52 · 1.2 m Low tide 13:06 · 0.3 m High tide 19:08 · 1.1 m

Jupiter Inlet: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

289h

in May · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 28 rideable days a month and 289 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is January, at 17.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 78%13-20 knots · 22%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 78% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 22 °C. The wettest month is August, with 388 mm.

Monthly averages: Jupiter Inlet

Monthly averages — Jupiter Inlet — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	17.5	141 h	22 °C	24 mm
February	23.0	197 h	24 °C	57 mm
March	27.0	244 h	26 °C	181 mm
April	28.5	329 h	27 °C	21 mm
May	29.5	289 h	30 °C	147 mm
June	28.0	294 h	30 °C	208 mm
July	29.0	256 h	32 °C	116 mm
August	24.0	213 h	32 °C	388 mm
September	20.5	157 h	30 °C	231 mm
October	27.5	279 h	27 °C	347 mm
November	21.5	182 h	26 °C	8 mm
December	21.0	166 h	25 °C	90 mm

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Technical details of Jupiter Inlet spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

The water body combines the Atlantic Ocean and the Loxahatchee River mouth. In northeast winds, waves of 3-6 feet form near the jetties, offering good wave riding conditions. In easterly trade winds, sustained chop offshore. Tidal currents in the inlet are powerful and change direction with the tide. The water is warm, influenced by the Gulf Stream. The Jupiter Lighthouse is an iconic landmark visible from the water.

Hazards

Tidal currents in the inlet are extremely strong — do not ride in the channel. Stay away from the rock jetties (risk of being thrown onto them by waves). Boat traffic in the inlet is heavy. Spot reserved for experienced riders only. In heavy swells, conditions can become dangerous quickly.

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