Okaloosa Pier

📍 Local Knowledge

Okaloosa Pier in Gulf Coast, Florida is an exposed beach break with inconsistent surf that works best during winter. Ideal conditions occur when a south swell meets offshore winds from the north-northeast. The spot handles all tide stages well and is typically uncrowded, even when the waves are good. Most swells come from local windswells, with occasional groundswells. Hazards include rips, undertow, and man-made dangers such as buoys. The most consistent clean waves are usually found in winter, with February being the optimal month.