Grayton Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, S, SSW
Wind
NW, N, NE, ENE
Surf Height
Waist-overhead
Tide
Low going high
Grayton Beach Surf Guide
Grayton Beach is a mid-break that works left and right and has better quality on small days, below head-high. The wave is at the mouth of a coastal lake outflow, meaning that the sandbars are dependent on the flow. It cannot be classified as a rivermouth, yet the waves do favor these built-up sandbars. In fact, there are 15 coastal lakes in Walton County, and they all probably have good beachbreaks in front of them.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Low.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None to speak of.
Spot Rating
Fun
Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards
Getting run over by permitted four-wheel-drive trucks on the beach.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Park in lot at boardwalk and walk five minutes to beach.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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