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Pompano Beach Pier Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

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Pompano Beach Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
11mph
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 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 13mph E winds and poor - fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-13mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 12mph from the E. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 18mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-18mph ESE
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Pompano Beach Pier Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Pompano Beach Pier is a mellow, sandy beach break that offers consistent small-to-medium waves suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers. The pier provides a useful landmark for navigating the break and creates interesting wave patterns on both sides, though it also serves as a popular fishing destination. This East Coast Florida spot works best during fall and winter swells when Atlantic storms send clean waves toward the western-facing beach.

Pier pilingsFishing linesCrowds near pierStrong currents near pier structure

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Pompano Beach Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Pompano Beach Pier?
The current wave height at Pompano Beach Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is E at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Pompano Beach Pier surf forecast?
Our Pompano 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Pompano Beach Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Pompano Beach 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 Pompano Beach Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Pompano Beach Pier is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.