Florida - West Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Redington Rocks, Florida - West Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 12mph W winds.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle W breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the N. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: flat–flatft, 2s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph NE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: flat–flatft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with moderate NNW wind around 10mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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Redington Rocks is a sheltered beach break on Florida's Gulf Coast that catches swell from the Gulf of Mexico and occasional winter storm systems. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. This quiet spot offers consistent small-to-medium waves during fall and winter months when Gulf swells are most reliable.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Redington Rocks is 0-1ft with a 3.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Redington Rocks is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft SSW primary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft SW secondary swell at 5s, a 0.3ft W wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Redington Rocks is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Redington Rocks works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Redington Rocks. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Redington Rocks is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Redington Rocks is a sheltered beach break on Florida's Gulf Coast that catches swell from the Gulf of Mexico and occasional winter storm systems. The sandy bottom provides a forgiving learning environment with mellow, rolling waves that are perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers. This quiet spot offers consistent small-to-medium waves during fall and winter months when Gulf swells are most reliable.
The prime season at Redington Rocks is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Redington Rocks include strong currents, shallow water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Redington Rocks forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
