Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 20mph SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph from the S. Afternoon breeze fills in to 21mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 9mph ENE winds.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle W breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
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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 0-1ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is SE at 18mph 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 Fort Pierce is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.3ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft ENE secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft ESE 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 Fort Pierce is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 8.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
