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.
Sat, May 16: flat–flatft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with 9mph SSE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: flat–flatft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: flat–flatft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the ESE.
Tue, May 19: flat–flatft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with strong ESE wind at 14mph.
Wed, May 20: flat–flatft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with 12mph ESE winds.
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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 Flat with a 2.3s swell period. Wind is SE at 8mph 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 Flat, produced by a 0.3ft WNW primary swell at 3s, a 0.9ft ESE 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 Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 0ft waves, a 2.55s 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.
