Stuart Public Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
16mph
E / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.2ft @ 9sENE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
PoorPatience pays off today — morning is poor with 2-3ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and poor - fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|13-17mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with strong ESE wind at 17mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 22mph by PM.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s ENE|17-22mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Stuart Public Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Reef
Bottom
Reef
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Winter
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.
ReefStrong currentsSharks
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Stuart Public Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Stuart Public Beach?
The current wave height at Stuart Public Beach is 3-4ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is E at 16mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Stuart Public Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Stuart Public Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Stuart Public Beach is 3-4ft, produced by a 4.2ft 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 Public Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Stuart Public Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.