Fort Pierce: South Jetty Park
About
South Jetty Park is a public beach access point in Florida, part of South Jetty Park & Fishing Pier, about 4 miles from St. Lucie Village. It's a simple stop with parking and restrooms on site. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical highs from the nearby Ft Pierce weather station run from about 72°F in January to 77°F in March, with lows in the mid-50s. Summer is hotter and wetter, with typical highs near 89°F and around 14 to 15 wet days a month from July through September. Two hiking options sit within a short drive. The East Coast Greenway is about 4 miles away, and the Indrio Scrub Preserve Trail is about 5.5 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fort Pierce: South Jetty Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 72–84°F and lows of 53–70°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Pierce, FL weather station, 4.2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan72° high53° low
- Feb74° high55° low
- Mar77° high58° low
- Apr81° high64° low
- May84° high69° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul89° high74° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep88° high74° low
- Oct84° high70° low
- Nov78° high62° low
- Dec74° high56° low
Where it is
- South Jetty Park & Fishing Pier · Public land
- Nearest town
- St. Lucie Village, Florida · 3.7 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- East Coast GreenwayHiking4.2 mi
- Indrio Scrub Preserve TrailHiking5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
