Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Stuart Public 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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 14mph out of the ESE.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 14mph out of the E.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 12mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 8mph ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
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Stuart Public Beach on Hutchinson Island is an exposed reef break where big N-NE swells break way out back with long walls rolling in, sometimes all the way to the beach. Long lefts are dominant on north swells, occasionally getting hollow on the inside. Often a few feet bigger than nearby Stuart Rocks and surfable even during stormy conditions. 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 Public Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.55s swell period. Wind is ESE at 15mph 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 Stuart Public Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ENE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft ENE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s, 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 Public Beach is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Stuart Public 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 Public 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 Public Beach is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Stuart Public Beach on Hutchinson Island is an exposed reef break where big N-NE swells break way out back with long walls rolling in, sometimes all the way to the beach. Long lefts are dominant on north swells, occasionally getting hollow on the inside. Often a few feet bigger than nearby Stuart Rocks and surfable even during stormy conditions. Free parking at all Martin County beaches.
The prime season at Stuart Public Beach 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 Stuart Public Beach include reef, strong currents, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Stuart Public 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.
