Coral Cove Park surf guide

Coral Cove Park is a surf spot located north of Jupiter Inlet. It features a rock outcrop that helps maintain a sandbar and offers a small, but notable, left point break. The main break is right in front of a white concrete structure. The conditions can be tricky, especially when hurricane swells come through, which can create a dredged trough in the area. While it does have its moments, Coral Cove can be a bit hit or miss, especially for beginners.

The surf at Coral Cove is most reliable on north to northeast swells, with optimal conditions for intermediate surfers. You can expect waist to head-high waves (about 1 to 2.1 meters) that break over a reef. The lefts break nicely on smaller northerly swells during low to mid tides, but when the swell picks up, it can get fast and shallow, making it tough for inexperienced surfers. During such times, the left sections can close out, and you might find the longshore currents to be a challenge. If you're looking for some rights, the nearby north jetty can serve them up well in a southeast windchop. The best winds come from the west, and it's safe to say that the conditions here are best for shortboarding.

Access to Coral Cove Park is pretty straightforward, with easy parking available almost a mile north of the inlet or a free roadside pull-in near the reef. The walk to the main spot is around 3/4 mile, which helps keep the crowds minimal, making it a nice place if you want to avoid heavy surfer traffic. Overall, while it might not be a world-class destination, it has its moments for those looking to catch some decent waves during the fall, spring, and winter seasons, just keep an eye out for local sea life, like sharks and jellyfish.