Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Walton Rocks, 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. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 17mph ESE winds.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 11s with 13mph from the ESE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on ENE swell at 5s.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 13mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
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Walton Rocks is one of the Treasure Coast's few true reef breaks, with waves breaking over dead coral and rock formations near the decommissioned St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Warm water discharge historically attracted marine life and kept water temperatures warmer than surrounding beaches. Gets good from chest-high to double-overhead but has a fickle, sloppy reputation. Also home to a popular 24-acre off-leash dog park.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Walton Rocks is 1-2+ft with a 4.25s swell period. Wind is ESE at 17mph 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 Walton Rocks is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1ft ENE primary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft ENE secondary swell at 12s, a 2.2ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Walton Rocks is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Walton Rocks 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 Walton 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.
Walton Rocks is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Walton Rocks is one of the Treasure Coast's few true reef breaks, with waves breaking over dead coral and rock formations near the decommissioned St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. Warm water discharge historically attracted marine life and kept water temperatures warmer than surrounding beaches. Gets good from chest-high to double-overhead but has a fickle, sloppy reputation. Also home to a popular 24-acre off-leash dog park.
The prime season at Walton Rocks 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 Walton Rocks include very shallow reef, leash snagging on reef, sharks, strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Walton 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.
