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.

Sand bypassing project in Jupiter Inlet; beach placement from March to April 2025. Construction by Gator Dredging.

2025 Jupiter Inlet Sand Trap Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project

Jupiter Inlet District (JID) advertised on January 10, 2025 a contract for the 2025 Jupiter Inlet Sand Trap Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project. The project consists of dredging approximately 100,…

Aerial view of an excavator on a barge in a waterway near green mangroves, with houses in the distance.

Loxahatchee River Mile 6 Oxbow Restoration Project

The Jupiter Inlet District awarded this contract to Arbor, Tree, & Land, Inc on December 15th, 2023.

high altitude aerial view of jupiter inlet looking straight down

Regional Bathymetric Surveys

This map shows conditions inside and offshore of the Jupiter Inlet as well as portions of the Loxahatchee River and its tributaries. The survey is posted below for general public knowledge

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…

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.

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!

Our Mission

Jupiter Inlet Webcam

Boating and Outdoor Recreation

Wildlife and Boating Safety

Regional Economic Impact

100 Years of History

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2025 Jupiter Inlet Sand Trap Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project

Loxahatchee River Mile 6 Oxbow Restoration Project

Regional Bathymetric Surveys

Living Shoreline and Observation Pier Installation

100+ YEARS OF HISTORY

LIVE INLET WEBCAM

Our Mission

Jupiter Inlet Webcam

Boating and Outdoor Recreation

Wildlife and Boating Safety

Regional Economic Impact

100 Years of History

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