Okaloosa Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Gulf Coast, Florida, USA)

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Okaloosa Pier Surf Guide

Okaloosa Pier in Gulf Coast, Florida is an exposed beach break that does not work very often. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the best wave direction is from the south. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for - Rips / undertow - Man-made danger (buoys etc.).

Okaloosa Pier Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach	2	inconsistent	22.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Okaloosa Pier:

The best conditions reported for surf at Okaloosa Pier occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Okaloosa Pier (for consistent clean waves)?

februaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Okaloosa Pier with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 13% of the time in February while 39% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 48% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

13%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

39%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

48%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Okaloosa Pier Location Map

Interactive Okaloosa Pier surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Okaloosa Pier is Hurlburt Fld (Mary Esther) Airport (HRT) in USA, 10 km (6 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Okaloosa Pier is Eglin Afb (Valparaiso) Airport (VPS) in Usa (florida, 12 km (7 miles) away.

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Okaloosa Pier Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Friday, 8 May 2026, 20:28 Local Time

m, °C	Friday 08			Sat
ft, °F	4PM	7PM	10PM	1AM
Wave (m)	S	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	6	6	6	6
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	glass	off	cross- off	cross

What does Okaloosa Pier look like?

Latest photos from Okaloosa Pier. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Bryce Kekahuna

Tides at Okaloosa Pier

Current tide and informaton

For Fort Walton Beach, 3 km from Okaloosa Pier.

Next High Water: 02:08pm | 0.49m

Next Low Water: 12:34am | 0.13m

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Okaloosa Pier Sea Temperature

Warm in and out of the water temperature at Okaloosa Pier today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 22.9 °C and a wind chill of 23.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 22.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite