Pompano Beach Pier Surf Spot & Cam
Pompano Beach, Florida · South Florida
Pompano Beach Pier is a sand bottom pier break that turns windswell into reliable, all-levels peaks just down the coast from Deerfield. It wants E/SE or NE swell, W/NW offshore wind, and a mid to low tide, gets hollow once it's over three feet, and works best in fall and winter.
| Day | Surf | Wind | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 8/24 | ankle to knee (1.2 ft) | 14 mph SSE | Marginal |
| Tue 8/25 | flat (0.8 ft) | 13 mph SE | Flat |
| Wed 8/26 | ankle to knee (1.2 ft) | 25 mph ESE | Marginal |
| Thu 8/27 | ankle to knee (1.4 ft) | 13 mph ESE | Poor |
| Fri 8/28 | ankle to knee (1.2 ft) | 13 mph ESE | Marginal |
| Sat 8/29 | ankle to knee (1.6 ft) | 12 mph E | Poor |
| Sun 8/30 | ankle to knee (1.9 ft) | 13 mph E | Poor |
Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.
How It Breaks
Pompano Beach Pier is a pier break over a sand bottom, and the structure does real work here, organizing windswell into peaks reliable enough for all skill levels. It shares the same SE windswell preference as the rest of Broward County, so when Deerfield's on, Pompano usually is too. Conditions get hollow once the swell tops three feet, so it's not always the mellow beginner wave it looks like at smaller size.
Best Conditions
Look for E/SE windswell, or occasionally NE, paired with W/NW offshore wind and a mid to low tide. Fall windswell season is the most reliable stretch, and winter cold fronts add a second window. Crowd runs moderate to high on the good days, this is a well known peak.
Live Cam & Know Before You Go
This page streams the Pompano Beach Underwater Pier Cam, an underwater view at the pilings rather than a surf angle, but useful for checking water clarity and activity around the structure. Hazards here cluster around the pier itself: rip currents, pilings, fishing lines, and a crowd that builds on any decent swell, so know the flags before you paddle out.
Parking & Local Tips
Parking is paid garage and lots at the redeveloped pier, so plan on that cost as part of the session. The peaks around the pier work best on E/SE swell with offshore wind, and the etiquette here matters: give swimmers and the pilings room, this is a shared, moderate to high crowd beach. Afterward, Oceanic at the Pompano Pier is right there for upscale waterfront food.
Gear & The Shop
The Island Water Sports Pompano Beach store sits right at this break, the easiest stop for a soft top, a full surfboard, a winter wetsuit, leashes, wax, fins, ding repair, or a board bag before you paddle out. Ask about lessons or rentals at 954-427-4929.
Gear for Pompano Beach Pier
FAQ
Is Pompano Beach Pier good for beginners?
It's rated all levels and the pier organizes windswell into reliable peaks, but it gets hollow once swell tops three feet, so smaller days suit beginners best.
What swell does Pompano Beach Pier need?
E/SE windswell is the main driver, with occasional NE swell, paired with W/NW offshore wind and a mid to low tide.
Is there a live cam at Pompano Beach Pier?
Yes, this page streams the Pompano Beach Underwater Pier Cam, an underwater angle at the pilings rather than a surf view.
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