Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Dania 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.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 14mph out of the SE.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with light SSW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: flat–flatft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SSE winds.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 8s and gentle N breeze. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Dania Beach Pier has a coral reef running outside the pier where good winter and hurricane swells send powerful lefts reeling back toward the pilings, with some rights breaking against the grain. Surfing is restricted on the north side; south side permitted but not too close to the pier. The dual sand-and-reef bottom gives it more character than pure beach breaks in the area.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Dania Beach Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph 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 Dania Beach Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.5ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft N secondary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NE tertiary swell at 10s, a 1.4ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Dania Beach Pier is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Dania 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 Dania 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.
Dania Beach Pier is a reef with a reef bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Dania Beach Pier has a coral reef running outside the pier where good winter and hurricane swells send powerful lefts reeling back toward the pilings, with some rights breaking against the grain. Surfing is restricted on the north side; south side permitted but not too close to the pier. The dual sand-and-reef bottom gives it more character than pure beach breaks in the area.
The prime season at Dania 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 Dania Beach Pier include coral reef, pier pilings, surfing restrictions, strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Dania 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.
