Florida - East Coast
Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 15mph out of the E and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 15mph out of the E and very poor conditions.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Fort Pierce, 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: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 6s with 11mph E winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 5s and 7mph SSW winds. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph SW winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 6s with light WSW winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Fort Pierce is 1-2ft with a 5.2s swell period. Wind is SE at 22mph. 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 Fort Pierce is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.1ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft N wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.5ft E wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Fort Pierce is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce. 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.
Fort Pierce is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce include strong currents, rip currents, sharks, boat traffic near inlet, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
