Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Pompano 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: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 3s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 3-4ft and poor - fair with 10mph from the E.
Mon, May 18: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 3-4ft on NNE swell at 10s.
Tue, May 19: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with strong E wind at 13mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate ESE wind around 10mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Pompano Beach Pier is 2-3ft with a 4.05s swell period. Wind is NNE at 1mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Pompano Beach Pier is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.8ft E primary swell at 4s, a 0.7ft N secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft NNE tertiary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft SSE 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 Pompano Beach Pier is Monday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 4ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Pompano 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 Pompano 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.
Pompano Beach Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Pompano 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 Pompano Beach Pier include pier pilings, fishing lines, crowds near pier, strong currents near pier structure. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
