Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Stuart Beach, Florida - East 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: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph E winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 14mph out of the E.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 8mph ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Stuart Beach is 0-1ft with a 4.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph 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 Stuart Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.6ft E secondary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft ENE tertiary swell at 11s, a 2.4ft E wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Stuart Beach is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Stuart Beach 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 Stuart Beach. 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.
Stuart Beach is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Stuart Beach 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 Stuart Beach include occasional riptides, sharks, crowded during hurricanes. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
