Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Commercial Pier for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Commercial 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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with gentle NNW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph SE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
Also known as Anglin's Pier in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Commercial Pier is considered one of the best surf spots in the Fort Lauderdale area — one of the few to fully recover from beach renourishment. Breaks on both sides of the pier, producing steep, fun sections. The site of annual ESA surf contests. Anglin's Reef, a nearshore artificial reef, lies just offshore adding bottom structure.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Commercial Pier is 1ft with a 2.65s swell period. Wind is ENE at 6mph 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 Commercial Pier is 1ft, produced by a 0.6ft E primary swell at 3s, a 0.3ft NE secondary swell at 8s. 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 Commercial Pier is Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Commercial 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 Commercial 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.
Commercial Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Also known as Anglin's Pier in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Commercial Pier is considered one of the best surf spots in the Fort Lauderdale area — one of the few to fully recover from beach renourishment. Breaks on both sides of the pier, producing steep, fun sections. The site of annual ESA surf contests. Anglin's Reef, a nearshore artificial reef, lies just offshore adding bottom structure.
The prime season at Commercial 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 Commercial Pier include pier pilings, fishing lines and hooks, crowds near pier, strong currents, jellyfish, shallow sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Commercial 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
