Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Walton Rocks for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph from the N.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2ft waves on NE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NE swell at 7s with gentle S breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
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 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph 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 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft ESE secondary swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.35s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
