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Jensen Beach: sandy beach with turquoise water and white-capped waves under blue sky6 photos
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Jensen Beach

Stuart, Florida

Ocean beach in Stuart, facing north-east, with parking and lifeguards within walking distance.

  • Lifeguards
  • Bioluminescence
  • Pier
  • Warm water 7.3
  • HoursNot on file
  • Parking2 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
4.3/ 10Fair
How we score beaches
Calm water
5.5 of 10
Water
87 Ftoday
Sunset
7:30 pmover land
Parking
Mapped2 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Highrest of today
Families
Fair
68of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Fair beach day

Very warm water. Watch: 30% rain chance, wind, waves, high rip current risk.

83 Fovercast
High
85 F
Sea temperature
87 F
Waves
2.1 ftup to 2.2 ft
Wind
12 mphup to 17 mph
Rain chance
30%
UV index
8very high
Sun
7:03 am to 7:30 pm
Surf zoneNWS Melbourne forecast for Coastal Martin, issued 11:30 am EDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskHighrest of today
  • Surf2 to 3 ft
  • ThunderstormsModerate
  • Rip risk thursdayHigh
Tidesnext low at 4:43 am
  1. Low4:43 am0.1 ft
  2. High10:14 am1.5 ft
  3. Low5:00 pm-0.0 ft
  4. High10:47 pm1.5 ft
  1. 8:00 am · best84 Fovercast, 3% rain, 11 mph
  2. 11:00 am85 Fmostly clear, 9% rain, 11 mph
  3. 2:00 pm85 Fovercast, 13% rain, 11 mph
  4. 5:00 pm81 Fovercast, 23% rain, 5 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-4). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Jensen Beach Causeway Park (8722329), 1.7 mi from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesFairCalm water 5.5, lifeguards
  • SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.8 ft, sea 79 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsunrise over the water instead
  • ConvenienceLimited2 parking lots, no food mapped
  • Wildlife and beachcombingYesbioluminescence
How the Beach Score is calculated: 4.3 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities1.5 of 3Within walking distance: parking, lifeguards.
Calm water1.1 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 2.8 ft.
Warm water0.7 of 1Mean sea temperature 79 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #5 of 10 for bioluminescence in Florida, #20 of 21 for lifeguards in Florida, #26 of 55 for sunrise over water in Florida, #55 of 67 for pier in Florida, #64 of 168 for warm water in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Wikipedia (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Jensen Beach in Stuart, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Jensen Beach: beach with dunes, marsh grasses, water, and cloudy sky
Jensen Beach: grassy dunes and marshland with water and distant tree line

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source) · Photo: William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)View all 6 photos

Amenities

  • Parking2 nearby
  • Free parkingNo
  • BathroomsNo
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and barsNo
  • Beachfront hotelsNo
  • Hotels nearbyNo
  • LifeguardsYes
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier5 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Sunrise over waterYes, March to September
  • Calm water5.5 of 10
  • Warm water7.3 of 10
  • BioluminescenceYes, December to February, Bioluminescent dinoflagellates in the Indian River Lagoon behind the beach in summer

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Wikipedia (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. No operator page found yet.

Address
Northeast Ocean Boulevard, Martin County, FL 34957

Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces north-east (64 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually warm, with very warm water, a higher chance of a rainy day and waves that are often rough.

Water
82 FVery warm
High
83 FWarm
Rainy day
59%Rain is common
Waves
3.9 ftOften rough

What to expect

  • Very warm swimming water, around 82 F
  • Waves often around 3.9 ft or more
  • Rainy days are common in October (17 a month)
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

4 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 12 years, 3 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Nicole, November 2022, 17.5 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Jensen Beach through the year

Warm water
Low rain
Calm water

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallNovember to Septemberwarm water · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September86 F average
  • DriestFebruary6 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Jensen Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.60708090100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan72 F (22 C)73 F (23 C)82.9 ft
Feb73 F (23 C)77 F (25 C)63.0 ft
Mar75 F (24 C)80 F (27 C)93.1 ft
Apr77 F (25 C)82 F (28 C)102.9 ft
May81 F (27 C)86 F (30 C)152.1 ft
Jun83 F (29 C)87 F (30 C)251.8 ft
Jul86 F (30 C)89 F (32 C)211.4 ft
Aug86 F (30 C)89 F (32 C)252.1 ft
Sep86 F (30 C)86 F (30 C)252.9 ft
Oct81 F (27 C)82 F (28 C)174.1 ft
Nov78 F (26 C)79 F (26 C)103.2 ft
Dec74 F (23 C)76 F (24 C)83.7 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Jensen Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Jensen Beach as a list (4)

Nearest parking at the beach

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 27.2445, -80.1909. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Jensen Beach

Is there parking at Jensen Beach?

Yes. 2 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are there lifeguards at Jensen Beach?

Yes, mapped as supervised or with a lifeguard station within 980 ft. Hours are seasonal and not always mapped.

How warm is the water at Jensen Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 86 F (30 C) in July and 72 F (22 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Jensen Beach?

Calm water scores 5.5 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.8 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Jensen Beach?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is there bioluminescence at Jensen Beach?

December to February, per Wikipedia. Bioluminescent dinoflagellates in the Indian River Lagoon behind the beach in summer. It is seasonal and never guaranteed on a given night.

When is hurricane season at Jensen Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 20 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 7 at hurricane strength, most in August, September and October. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Jensen Beach Causeway Park (8722329), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MLB office for Coastal Martin (FLZ164), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.