Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 11mph SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate S wind around 12mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 20mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate ENE wind around 9mph.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle W breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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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 1-2ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is SE at 21mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Walton Rocks is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 1.2ft ESE 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 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.95s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
