🌊 Florida Surf Season: When and Where to Catch the Best Waves
A Month-by-Month Guide for Treasure Coast Surfers
Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned local, knowing Florida’s seasonal surf patterns is key to finding clean, consistent waves. On the Treasure Coast—especially near Stuart and Hutchinson Island—we’re lucky to enjoy surf year-round. But some months are better than others.
Here’s your local surf calendar from the Ohana Surf Shop crew:
🌴 January – March: Winter Swell Season
Conditions:
Consistent NE swells
Cool water (low to mid 70s°F)
Offshore winds common in the mornings
Great time for shortboards and higher-performance gear
Best Spots:
Stuart Public Beach – Fun, clean rights and lefts
Walton Rocks – More power and variety
Jensen Public Beach – Great for mellow, clean days
🧥 Bring a spring suit—mornings can be chilly!
🌸 April – May: Spring Transition
Conditions:
Smaller, cleaner surf
Warm-up swells from late-season cold fronts
Water temps rising
Best Spots:
Jensen Beach – Smooth and mellow, beginner-friendly
Stuart Beach – Great for longboard sessions
Hobe Sound – Quiet and clean on the right day
🌤️ Perfect time for lessons or trying new boards.
☀️ June – August: Summer Lull
Conditions:
Small, soft waves
Afternoon winds and chop
Chance of early tropical energy by late July
Best Spots:
Anywhere with a longboard!
Fort Pierce Inlet – Occasionally channels swell for a clean peak
🏄♀️ Bring a foamie or paddleboard—fun over performance this season.
🌪️ September – November: Hurricane Season High
Conditions:
Best surf of the year
Long-period swells from hurricanes
Warmest water (mid 80s°F)
Strong currents & bigger crowds
Best Spots:
Walton Rocks – Holds power, works well on NE swell
Stuart Beach – Reliable and fun up to head high
Monster Hole (Sebastian Inlet) – For confident surfers chasing power
⚠️ Watch the forecast. Know when to paddle out—and when to stay safe.
🎄 December: Pre-Winter Pop-Ups
Conditions:
Short-period wind swells
Occasional cold front power
Transition into consistent winter swell
Best Spots:
Jensen Beach & Stuart Beach – Dependable, especially after a front
Reef Road (Palm Beach) – South swell magnet, worth the drive
🎁 December surprise sessions are real. Perfect holiday break therapy.
🏄♂️ Ohana Crew Tips
Check the tide: Most local breaks work best on a mid-tide push
Get out early: Mornings are glassy before the wind picks up
Use your tools: Surfline, MagicSeaweed, and...
👉 @OhanaSurfShop on Instagram for our #alleyesnolies surf report—we check the waves daily!
🏝️ Ready to Surf?
From beginners learning the basics to locals chasing the right window, Ohana Surf Shop has you covered:
✅ Board rentals (shortboard, longboard, foamies)
✅ Surf gear and reef-safe sunscreen
✅ Local insight, real-time surf stoke
📍 Visit us on Hutchinson Island
🗺️ Ask questions, get updates, and surf smarter—with the Ohana.