Florida - East Coast
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph ESE winds.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph ESE winds.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph ESE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SSE wind around 7mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
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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 0-1ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is SE at 13mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Commercial Pier is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft N wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.7ft SE wind swell swell at 2s, a 0.6ft NE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 4s swell period, and conditions rated Very 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
