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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on NNE swell at 7s.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate E wind around 11mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 14mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 14mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 11mph.
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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 3.15s swell period. Wind is E at 7mph 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 0.4ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.2ft NNE secondary swell at 13s, a 1.6ft ENE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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.
