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Family · South Walton / 30A

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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Popular 30A access at Gulf Place with pavilions and dune walkover.

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access

Good beach conditions, but parking is nearly full.

ParkingLimited

Estimated 83% full

Predicted Availability · updated 38 min ago

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access Parking is currently limited.

Nearby options:

  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Parking

    Moderate
    • 3-min drive · 1.4 mi
    • 28-min walk
    • Free
    • 31 minutes ago
    • Accessible parking

    Predicted Availability

    Directions
  • Baytowne Wharf Parking

    Moderate
    • 11-min drive · 5.4 mi
    • 107-min walk
    • Free
    • 45 minutes ago
    • Accessible parking

    Predicted Availability

    Directions
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Only legal public parking is suggested. Never park on road shoulders, in private or permit-only lots, tow-away zones, fire lanes or residential driveways.

Crowd LevelModerate
Beach FlagYellow
Air Temperature85°F
Water Temperature82°F
SurfLight · 1.9 ft
Rip-Current RiskModerate
UV Index9 · Very High
RestroomsAvailable
ShowersAvailable
LifeguardsNot on duty
AccessibilityAccessible beach access

Last updated 38 min ago

Conditions change quickly. Confirm flags, parking and lifeguard coverage on arrival.

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Preview data

GulfPulse

72

Good

Flag

Yellow

Rip risk

Moderate

Air

85°

Water

82°

Waves

1.9 ft

Wind

10 mph

UV

9

Crowd

Medium

Parking

Limited

20 open

Clarity

Clear

Updated

5 min ago

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Community parking

No recent reports

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Good conditions. Solid mix of conditions.

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Tides & Water

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Live Cameras

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Beach Flags & Safety

Official flags and surf conditions for South Walton / 30A are published by the agencies below — not by GulfPulse.

Beach flags

30A Current Beach Flags

Source: 30A.com

Current beach flag conditions posted along the South Walton / 30A corridor.

Link verified Jul 27, 2026

Surf conditions

South Walton Fire District Surf Conditions

Source: South Walton Fire District

Official daily surf and flag conditions issued by the South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Division.

Issued daily by SWFD Beach Safety.

Link verified Jul 27, 2026

Beach rules

Visit South Walton Beach Safety

Source: Visit South Walton

Beach rules, rip-current guidance, flag meanings and local ordinances for South Walton beaches.

Link verified Jul 27, 2026

Open Beach Flags & Safety hub

Data Sources

Data Sources

  • Weather, wind, rain, warningsPreviewsource

    NOAA / National Weather ServiceObservations, hourly + daily forecast, active alerts

  • Tides & water temperaturePreviewsource

    NOAA CO-OPSStation Panama City Beach, FL (8729210)

  • Beach flags, closures, lifeguard statusPreview

    Local authorities (county / municipal beach safety)Surf hazard flags, water closures, staffed hours

  • Crowds, parking, clarity, jellyfish, appearancePreview

    Community reports & verified live camerasUser reports plus embedded operator cameras

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Pavilions
  • Picnic tables
  • Boardwalk
  • Accessible route
  • Lifeguards
  • Fishing
  • Volleyball
  • Playground
  • Splash pad
  • Chair rentals
  • Campground
  • Nature trail
  • Pier
  • Snorkeling
  • Shelling
  • Restaurants

Nearby

Restaurants

Stinky's Fish CampLocal Catch

Dessert & Ice Cream

Blue Mountain Creamery

Shopping

Gulf Place

Fishing

No listings yet.

Watersports

Beach Chair Rentals

Family attractions

Gulf Place Amphitheater

Events

Gulf Place Summer Concerts

Actions

Always follow posted beach flags, official closures, and lifeguard instructions. GulfPulse conditions do not replace official safety guidance.

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