Fort Pierce Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.75s
Wind
15mph
E / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.5ft @ 9sENE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor with 17mph E winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|11-17mph E
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with 17mph ESE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s ENE|17-20mph E
Forecast Charts
Fort Pierce Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Fort Pierce on Florida's East Coast is a laid-back beach break situated along the Treasure Coast, offering fun, punchy waves that work best during hurricane season swells rolling in from the Atlantic. The spot faces WSW into the inlet area, with sandbars that shift seasonally and can produce surprisingly hollow, fast rides when a solid east swell hits. It's a great spot for intermediate surfers looking to progress, while still being approachable enough for beginners on smaller days.
Strong currentsRip currentsSharksBoat traffic near inletJellyfish
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Fort Pierce Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Fort Pierce?
The current wave height at Fort Pierce is 3-4ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is E at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Fort Pierce surf forecast?
Our Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce?
The current breaking wave height at Fort Pierce is 3-4ft, produced by a 4.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 9s. 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 Fort Pierce?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Fort Pierce is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.