Sandbar Location
The Loxahatchee River Sandbar is about two miles directly west of Jupiter Inlet.
From the Intercoastal Waterway, head west (under the Old Dixie Highway Bridge and the railroad bascule bridge) up the Loxahatchee River. The sandbar is up the river about half a mile. The sandbar is located on the south side of the boating channel.
This area has dangerously shallow water on either side of the boating channel. Please read warning and information below before entering this area.
GPS Numbers (approximate):
Latitude: 26 56′ 53″ N
Longitude: 80 05′ 59″ W
Loxahatchee Sandbar Information
The popular Loxahatchee River Sandbar in the Jupiter-Tequesta, FL area is a top destination for local boaters. It’s conveniently located near the Jupiter Inlet and the Intercoastal Waterway. The sand bar is long and can accommodate hundreds of people.
The Loxahatchee River Sandbar area is known by many names. Some call it The Jupiter Sandbar.” Others refer to it by the nickname “Coney Island.” Still others call it simply “The Loxahatchee Sandbar.”
Visit the Loxahatchee Sandbar on any weekend during low tide. You’ll find dozens of boaters having fun there. Parties tend to be wilder on the east end. Families favor the west end. The sandbar provides views of the nice homes along the Loxahatchee River, bridges over the Intercoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Lighthouse.
Local Knowledge
The boat channel runs immediately next to the sandbar. Boats and PWCs speed by, creating wakes that disturb boats anchored near the sandbar.
Swimming on the sand bar’s north side can be dangerous because the boat channel runs close to the sand bar.
This area is frequently patrolled by Jupiter Police.
The automated railroad bascule bridge (next to the Old Dixie Hwy. fixed bridge) can close for long periods of time. The railroad bridge clearance is so low that only the smallest boats can fit under when the bridge down. It’s a good idea to leave an half hour when planning your departure time (because you never know when the railroad bridge will close.)
If you continue to cruise up the Loxahatchee River from the sand bar area, consult a chart and seek out a local knowledge. The channel is not well marked and can be deceptive. It’s always a good idea to follow a local boater up the river. Shallow water and shifting bottom sand are abundant. There are some nice places to water ski and jet ski further up the Loxahatchee River. Even further up the river is Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
The closest boat ramps are at Burt Reynolds Park off U.S. 1 in Jupiter. Click here for more ramp information.
There is no shade and UV exposure here is intense. Bring plenty of sunscreen, a hat and cover-up shirt. Bring lots of drinking water.
The sandbar area is undeveloped. There are no nearby restrooms, picnic facilities, water fountains or restrooms. The closest public restrooms are about a mile east at Jupiter Seasport Marina (off the Intercoastal Waterway north of the bridges) or at Burt Reynolds Park.
This area can be crowded on weekends. Boats begin showing up about 3 hours before low tide. That’s when the sand bar is covered in a foot or two of water. As the tide goes out, the huge sand bar becomes exposed. The Loxahatchee Sandbar is made up of fine sand, so it’s okay to go barefoot. There is sea grass and river muck on the bottom in the deeper water (3-5′ depth) near the sandbar.
At high tide, not many boaters go to the sand bar area. During high tide, the water visibility increases as clear ocean water comes in the nearby Jupiter Inlet. There is some good snorkeling near the sand bar’s east end. Snorkel near the mangrove island to see a variety of sea life. The most sea life can be found here during the summer months.
Loxahatchee Sandbar Pictures
Aerial picture of the Loxahatchee River Sandbar area. Click here for more aerial photos.
Picture of boaters enjoying the sandbar’s east end. Click here for more photos and information on securing your boat at the Loxahatchee Sandbar.
Picture of jet ski running in the Loxahatchee sand bar area. Click here for more photos of people playing on the sandbar.
Picture of the Loxahatchee Sandbar, taken from the sandbar’s extreme west end. From this vantage point your are looking east towards the Jupiter Inlet. The Jupiter Lighthouse and Old Dixie Highway bridge are seen in the distance.
Loxahatchee Sandbar Photo Pages
Click below to see each photo page:
Aerial Views
Securing Your Boat
Having Fun On The Sandbar
WARNING: Information on this web site is NOT navigational purposes. Water on the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter is dangerously shallow, especially at low tide when the sandbar is exposed. Sand is constantly shifting below the water’s surface. Always review a current nautical chart before attempting to boat in this area. It is also helpful to obtain current “local knowledge” from other boaters. Boats with deep drafts or boats larger than 28 feet should NOT attempt to operate on the Loxahatchee River.
There are plenty more Loxahatchee Sandbar pictures for you to see. Click below to continue:
Loxahatchee River Links
Loxahatchee River Map: See A Map Of The Loxahatchee River
Pictures Of The Loxahatchee River: Photos Taken Upriver From The Jupiter Sandbar
Loxahatchee River Tours: River Tours And Activities At Jonathan Dickinson Park
Loxahatchee Kayak Guide: Good Kayaking Information For The Loxahatchee River
Canoe & Kayak Tours & Rentals: Canoe On The Loxahatchee River
Kayak & Canoe Information: Tips & Maps For Kayaking & Canoeing On The Loxahatchee River
Loxahatchee River Historical Society: ”Non-profit organization in Jupiter, Florida, is a unique cultural and educational institution which operates the DuBois Pioneer Home, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, and the Loxahatchee River Historical Museum.”
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