Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Walton Rocks for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Walton Rocks, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate S wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 19mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with 9mph from the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with light SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Walton Rocks is one of the Treasure Coast's few true reef breaks, with waves breaking over dead coral and rock formations near the decommissioned St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Warm water discharge historically attracted marine life and kept water temperatures warmer than surrounding beaches. Gets good from chest-high to double-overhead but has a fickle, sloppy reputation. Also home to a popular 24-acre off-leash dog park.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Walton Rocks is 0-1ft with a 2.95s swell period. Wind is SE at 20mph 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 Walton Rocks is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.4ft E primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft N secondary swell at 4s, a 1.5ft SE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Walton Rocks is Monday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 8.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Walton Rocks works best with a NE swell and W 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 Walton 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.
Walton Rocks is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Walton Rocks is one of the Treasure Coast's few true reef breaks, with waves breaking over dead coral and rock formations near the decommissioned St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Warm water discharge historically attracted marine life and kept water temperatures warmer than surrounding beaches. Gets good from chest-high to double-overhead but has a fickle, sloppy reputation. Also home to a popular 24-acre off-leash dog park.
The prime season at Walton Rocks is winter, 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 Walton Rocks include very shallow reef, leash snagging on reef, sharks, strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Walton 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
