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Ed Walline Regional Beach Access

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access is a public, county-run beach access in South Walton, Florida, near Gulf Place along Scenic Highway 30A. It is aimed at families and visitors who plan a full day on the sand, and it has restrooms, parking, outdoor showers and seasonal lifeguards. The one thing to know is that no source gives its hours or current status, and the access map was last updated on September 21, 2026, so check before you go.

Should you go to Ed Walline Regional Beach Access today?

Better pick another day

  • 47% chance of thunderstorms in daylight.
  • Moderate rip current risk.
  • Up to 77°F.
  1. Mon 2 Moderate rip current risk
  2. Tue 3 Dry daytime forecast
  3. Wed 4 58% chance of thunderstorms in daylight
  4. Thu 5 Dry daytime forecast
  5. Fri 6 Dry daytime forecast

Updated Nov 1, 12:15 pm. Our own calculation from official forecasts; conditions can change fast.

Weather at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access, today

TimeSkyTempWindRain
12 pmChance Showers And Thunderstorms76°FE 15 mph46%
2 pmChance Showers And Thunderstorms77°FE 10 mph35%
4 pmChance Showers And Thunderstorms76°FENE 10 mph47%

Source: National Weather Service hourly forecast for 30.349, -86.071.

Beach and surf

Rip Current RiskModerate
Surf HeightAround 3 feet
Water Temperature74 degrees
UV IndexLow

Source: NWS surf zone forecast, zone FLZ108.

Daylight

Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset4:57 pm

Source: computed for the location (OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center)).

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Question visitors askIs Ed Walline Regional Beach Access open and where to park?
CountyWalton County

How do you get to Ed Walline Regional Beach Access, and is there parking?

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access is positioned near Gulf Place, on the 30A corridor in South Walton, and it sits close to nearby dining, shopping and community events. Visit South Walton's interactive beach access map shows the location and amenities of each access; type in your address to find the nearest one.

Visit South Walton says regional beach accesses offer parking, but the sources do not state how many spaces Ed Walline has. Check the map and the current conditions before you go.

Source: Visit South Walton; Scenic Sotheby's International Realty.

Is Ed Walline Regional Beach Access open, and what are the hours and season?

The sources do not list daily hours or an admission rule for Ed Walline Regional Beach Access. Visit South Walton says its map was last updated on September 21, 2026, which is before Hurricane Isaias reached the area on October 10 and 11, 2026, so access details may have changed. Check before you go.

Visit South Walton says lifeguards are on duty at regional beach accesses between March and October. Scenic Sotheby's International Realty says seasonal lifeguards are typically stationed at regional accesses during the busiest beach months.

Source: Visit South Walton; Scenic Sotheby's International Realty.

Ed Walline Regional Beach Access: questions visitors ask

Is Ed Walline Regional Beach Access open today?

Neither source gives hours or a current open status for Ed Walline Regional Beach Access. Visit South Walton's access map was last updated on September 21, 2026, so check the map and local conditions before you go.

Source: Visit South Walton.

Does Ed Walline Regional Beach Access have restrooms and showers?

Visit South Walton says regional beach accesses offer restrooms, parking, showers and bike racks. Scenic Sotheby's International Realty says regional accesses typically offer outdoor showers and restrooms.

Source: Visit South Walton.

Are lifeguards on duty at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access?

Visit South Walton says each regional beach access has a lifeguard on duty between March and October. Scenic Sotheby's International Realty says seasonal lifeguards are typically stationed during the busiest beach months.

Source: Visit South Walton.

Are beach wheelchairs available at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access?

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty lists Ed Walline among the locations where complimentary beach wheelchairs are available seasonally. The source does not give the season dates, so check before you go.

Source: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty.

How do I know the surf conditions at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access?

Visit South Walton says each regional beach access has a flag indicating current surf conditions. Look for the flag at the access when you arrive.

Source: Visit South Walton.

Are chairs and umbrellas available for rent at Ed Walline Regional Beach Access?

Visit South Walton says vendor-operated beach chair and umbrella services are offered at regional beach accesses. The sources do not name the vendor for Ed Walline or list its prices.

Source: Visit South Walton.

Is Ed Walline Regional Beach Access wheelchair accessible?

Visit South Walton says several regional beach accesses offer ADA access, and Scenic Sotheby's International Realty says ADA access is available at most of them. The sources do not confirm the ADA features at Ed Walline specifically, so check before you go.

Source: Visit South Walton.

Guide checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.

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