Jacksonville Beach Pier
Florida Surf Spots
Surf Guide
Jax Pier is located in Jacksonville Beach several blocks north of Beach Blvd. and is the area’s high-tide break. Various peaks off the pier serve to spread everyone out a bit, which is good, since this is one of North Florida's most aggressive lineups. Jax Pier has lefts and rights and works on all swells and conditions.
Ability Level
All Abilities
BegIntAdv
All levels
Local Vibe
Intimidating
WelcomingIntimidating
Moderate to Machiavellian.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Zooed out when it's on.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Reliable spot and everyone knows it. Gets good and lots of talent in the water on any given day.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Easy overall but you will be paddle battling to get a wave when it is crowded.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Looks murky but some of this is related to stuff coming out of St. Johns river.
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE-SE
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh high to a foot overhead
Tide
Incoming to high