Fort Walton Beach surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Walton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Walton Beach over the next 16 days.
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