Fort Walton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.38° N 86.51° W

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fort Walton Beach sea temperature is
27.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Fort Walton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fort Walton Beach surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Walton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fort Walton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fort Walton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Walton Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
7
0.6
SW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.2
SW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
7
8
10
15
6
21
32
5
7
14
37
69
136
161
176
222
193
183
183
123
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
25
SW
15
W
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
S
30
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross
High Tide
10:03AM0.27m
11:03AM0.28m
12:01PM0.28m
12:55PM0.27m
1:43PM0.24m
2:25PM0.20m
Low Tide
8:33PM-0.04m
9:41PM-0.05m
10:45PM-0.05m
11:40PM-0.05m
00:23AM-0.03m
00:53AM-0.01m
1:04AM0.02m
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:47
7:49
7:49
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:50
 mm
1
3
1
2
4
4
7
8
2
2
1
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
29
28
31
29
29
29
26
24
25
23
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
27
Feels °C
30
30
32
29
30
31
26
25
29
25
28
29
29
29
29
30
28
30
31
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.8
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
6
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.1
S
9
1.4
SSW
7
1.2
SW
6
Energy kJ
15
7
8
8
4
3
21
4
5
7
14
2
193
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
6
6
2
2
5
1
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
5
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
3
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.8
WSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
3
4
1
10
15
6
1
32
37
69
136
161
176
222
183
183
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
953
1113
1773
646
766
499
834
766
1612
801
1612
818
1338
1387
1188
490
508
1358
492
492
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Rating
(10 max)
1
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
5
9
9
9
5
6
4
5
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Information about the Fort Walton Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fort Walton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Walton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Walton Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fort Walton Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fort Walton Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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