Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Commercial 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.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SE winds.
Mon, May 11: flat–flatft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light SSE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 14mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: flat–flatft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on NE swell at 9s. Size picks up as the day goes on — 2-3ft by afternoon. Wind increases to 10mph from the ENE.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle NNW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Also known as Anglin's Pier in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Commercial Pier is considered one of the best surf spots in the Fort Lauderdale area — one of the few to fully recover from beach renourishment. Breaks on both sides of the pier, producing steep, fun sections. The site of annual ESA surf contests. Anglin's Reef, a nearshore artificial reef, lies just offshore adding bottom structure.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Commercial Pier is 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is SE at 12mph 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 Commercial Pier is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.5ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft NNW secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft E tertiary swell at 4s, a 1.6ft SSE 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 Commercial Pier is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Commercial 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 Commercial 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.
Commercial Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Also known as Anglin's Pier in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Commercial Pier is considered one of the best surf spots in the Fort Lauderdale area — one of the few to fully recover from beach renourishment. Breaks on both sides of the pier, producing steep, fun sections. The site of annual ESA surf contests. Anglin's Reef, a nearshore artificial reef, lies just offshore adding bottom structure.
The prime season at Commercial 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 Commercial Pier include pier pilings, fishing lines and hooks, crowds near pier, strong currents, jellyfish, shallow sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Commercial 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.
