Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dania Beach Pier, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Apr 9: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 16mph out of the ENE.
Fri, Apr 10: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 19mph ENE winds.
Sat, Apr 11: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong NE wind at 17mph.
Sun, Apr 12: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong ENE wind at 21mph.
Mon, Apr 13: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong E wind at 20mph.
Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 16mph out of the ENE.
Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 19mph ENE winds.
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong NE wind at 17mph.
Dania Beach Pier has a coral reef running outside the pier where good winter and hurricane swells send powerful lefts reeling back toward the pilings, with some rights breaking against the grain. Surfing is restricted on the north side; south side permitted but not too close to the pier. The dual sand-and-reef bottom gives it more character than pure beach breaks in the area.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dania Beach Pier is 1-2ft with a 6.5s swell period. Wind is ENE at 18mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Dania Beach Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 6.8ft NE wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dania Beach Pier is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dania Beach Pier works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Dania Beach Pier. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Dania Beach Pier is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Dania Beach Pier has a coral reef running outside the pier where good winter and hurricane swells send powerful lefts reeling back toward the pilings, with some rights breaking against the grain. Surfing is restricted on the north side; south side permitted but not too close to the pier. The dual sand-and-reef bottom gives it more character than pure beach breaks in the area.
The prime season at Dania Beach Pier is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Dania Beach Pier include coral reef, pier pilings, surfing restrictions, strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dania Beach Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
