Surf Forecasts:
Fort Walton Pier surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, SE swell with 18 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Walton Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Walton Pier in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Walton Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – it's a tough one for the Panhandle right now. Looking at the whole 16-day window, we've got a real dry spell on our hands. The first proper surfable day is a long way off, and even then, it's nothing to write home about. We're looking at a gap of almost two weeks of nothing but flat, weak conditions before we see anything that might get your hopes up.
The Long Wait
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the morning of Thursday, September 10th. It's glassy, with a light westerly breeze and the water's calm. But the swell is only 1 ft, coming from the southwest with a poor 3-second period. The combined swell energy is a measly (2). It's clean, but it's barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out for.
Late Season Hope
Things get a little more interesting heading into the second week. On Friday morning, September 11th, we get a tiny bump. It's 1 ft from the west-southwest with a 3-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the northeast. The energy is still very weak (4), but it's the cleanest we've seen.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday morning, September 12th. A clear sky, a light offshore breeze from the northeast, and a 1 ft swell from the southwest. The period creeps up to 4 seconds, and the combined energy sits at (4). It's tiny, but it's the best setup on offer. The break itself is exposed to the swell, and with the offshore wind, it could be a fun little cruiser for a beginner on a foamie. Just don't expect any power.
The Bottom Line
For the next two weeks, Fort Walton Pier is flat. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so at least a dip in the Gulf is pleasant. But for surfing? We're in a holding pattern. The swell is too small, the period is too short, and the energy is almost non-existent. If you're desperate, the Saturday morning session on the 12th is your best bet for a clean, tiny wave. Otherwise, save your energy and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | WSW 3 |
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 kJ | 10 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:36AM0.36m | 11:23PM0.40m | 1:02PM0.29m | 11:54PM0.47m | 00:37AM0.53m | 1:30AM0.58m | 2:34AM0.61m | 3:48AM0.63m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM0.30m | 7:07AM0.24m | 3:19PM0.28m | 9:59AM0.20m | 12:23PM0.13m | 1:33PM0.07m | 2:28PM0.02m | 3:19PM0.00m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 10 | 14 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1040 | 1147 | 1185 | 624 | 1345 | 517 | 1185 | 2053 | 902 | 684 | 1778 | 902 | 623 | 663 | 623 | 623 | 633 | 499 | 500 | 1802 | 811 |
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The above surf forecast table for Fort Walton Pier 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 Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Walton Pier 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 Pier) 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).
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