Jupiter Inlet District

Our Mission

The Jupiter Inlet District was established in 1921 by the Florida State Legislature to maintain the inlet and a navigable channel from the Loxahatchee River to the Atlantic Ocean, and to preserve and protect these important waterways and natural resources.

Jupiter Inlet Webcam

Get real-time weather, tide charts, and marine condition information with live views of the inlet.

Boating and Outdoor Recreation

The Jupiter Inlet and biologically diverse areas of the Loxahatchee River-Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve provide an abundance of recreational opportunities for residents, visitors, and nature lovers to enjoy.

Wildlife and Boating Safety

Help us protect wildlife and other important natural resources of the Jupiter Inlet and Loxahatchee River-Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve.

Regional Economic Impact

Waterways of the Loxahatchee River and Jupiter Inlet are an important economic engine for the region.

100 Years of History

Established in 1921, the Jupiter Inlet District is celebrating its centennial in 2021. As the oldest local government body operating in northern Palm Beach County, our mission is to maintain the inlet and a navigable channel from the Loxahatchee River to the Atlantic Ocean.

high altitude aerial view of jupiter inlet looking straight down

2023 Regional Bathymetric Survey

This map was generated from a survey conducted as part of the Jupiter Inlet District’s Inlet Study and Sediment Budget update. It shows conditions inside and offshore of the Jupiter Inlet as well as…

Dredge sitting afloat the water om the Jupiter Inlet, in background you can see the Jupiter Lighthouse

2023 Jupiter Inlet District - Inlet Dredging Project

The Jupiter Inlet District dredges sediment that migrates into the inlet system from the 6.58-acre sand trap located 1,000 feet West of the inlet mouth for bypass onto beaches South of the inlet to…

photograph of the construction of a living shoreline near the jupiter lighthouse

Living Shoreline and Observation Pier Installation

In 2021, the Jupiter Inlet District constructed a living shoreline at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (JILONA) in an effort to preserve and protect the rapidly eroding shoreline…

mounted camera on building hanging over beach with ocean and inle

LIVE INLET WEBCAM

Get real-time weather, marine and boating condition information with live views of the inlet!

Map of Loxahatchee River and Jupiter inlet. Please call the District at (561) 746-2223 for a detailed description.

TOOLS & LINKS

Download the Jupiter Inlet District Boater's Guide and visit these helpful sites to plan your trip.

black and white aerial photo showing Jupiter Inlet and the Loxahatchee River looking West

100+ YEARS OF HISTORY

Waterways in Florida were a primary mode of transportation for the earliest settlers and today remains an important natural resource. Learn more about the Jupiter Inlet District's history.

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Jupiter Inlet Webcam

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