Jetty East Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, S, SW
Wind
NW, N, NE
Surf Height
Overhead-double overhead
Tide
Low going high
Jetty East Surf Guide
Jetty East Condos is the Destin area's premier big-wave spot. It breaks best in winter when the winds are out of the NW after a passing cold front. Jetty East is surfed mostly in the six to eight-foot range, and on rare occasions it can climb to 10-feet. On the big days, you walk down toward the jetty to paddle out. There's a channel between the jetty and where the biggest waves break. After drifting east and catching the waves, you go in and walk back up the beach.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Better than average to expert.
Local Vibe
Doable
Average.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
High if word gets out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can get good here and handles some size. Not for newer level surfers.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards
Parking attendants.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Gun
Access
10-minute walk.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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