The Story Behind Spunky’s Retro North Beach Design & the Surf Culture That Built Fort Pierce

Every surf town has a story, and for Fort Pierce locals, North Beach and the North Jetty are where generations learned to paddle out, hang ten, and build community. Our newest Spunky’s Surf Shop design pays tribute to the old-school landscape of North Beach — a time when surf culture was raw, local, and deeply connected to the coastline. Inspired by the original artwork that once featured North Jetty Surf Shop, this updated design blends nostalgia with a modern Spunky’s twist, honoring the past while celebrating the present.

🎨 The Design: A Throwback with a Spunky’s Twist

This new tee reimagines that vintage look while honoring the history that shaped the area. The artwork reflects the old North Beach environment — the Atlantic stretching beyond the jetty, classic cars cruising the coastline, and surfers heading toward the water with boards under arm.

🏄 Why North Jetty Still Matters Today

North Jetty isn’t just a surf spot — it’s part of Fort Pierce’s identity. For many locals, it represents first waves, lifelong friendships, and the kind of surf culture that can’t be manufactured.

Even as the landscape changes, the spirit remains:

• Early morning paddle-outs before work

• Families spending weekends on North Beach

• Surfers passing down traditions from one generation to the next

This shirt celebrates that legacy — reminding us where the culture started and how it continues to evolve.

🌊 Wearing the History of Fort Pierce

At Spunky’s, we believe surf apparel should tell a story. This design isn’t just another graphic tee — it’s a wearable piece of history, inspired by locals and our towns history.

Whether you’ve been surfing North Jetty for decades or you’re just discovering the Treasure Coast, this shirt connects you to the roots of local surf culture.

Surf culture in Fort Pierce has always been about honoring where we came from while pushing forward. This retro North Beach tee is our way of preserving the memories of old North Jetty while keeping the stoke alive for the next generation.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about a design  it’s about the stories, the waves, and the community that made North Beach legendary.

👉 Stop by Spunky’s Surf Shop or visit us online to grab this homage to Fort Pierce’s surf history and keep the North Jetty legacy alive.