Stuart Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
12mph
E / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.7ft @ 9sENE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - FairNot the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 13mph E winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NE|12-13mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorEarly morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 9s with 13mph from the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 19mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|13-19mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Stuart Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Stuart Beach is further south on Hutchinson Island, sharing the Martin County reef and sand bottom system. Depending on shifting sand banks, it can offer quality waves when conditions align, with both lefts and rights. Less consistent than Stuart Public Beach to the north but offers a more relaxed crowd. Free parking at all Martin County beaches.
Occasional riptidesSharksCrowded during hurricanes
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Stuart Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Stuart Beach?
The current wave height at Stuart Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Stuart Beach surf forecast?
Our Stuart Beach 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Stuart Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Stuart Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.7ft ENE wind swell swell at 9s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Stuart Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Stuart Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.