Commercial Pier Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
12mph
E / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 9sNNE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sENE
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with strong E wind at 13mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|13mph E
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
PoorA slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-17mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Commercial Pier Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
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.
Pier pilingsFishing lines and hooksCrowds near pierStrong currentsJellyfishShallow sandbars
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Commercial Pier Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Commercial Pier?
The current wave height at Commercial Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Commercial Pier surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Commercial Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Commercial Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft NNE primary swell at 9s, a 3.7ft ENE 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.
When is the best time to surf Commercial Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Commercial Pier is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.