Surf spot

Deerfield Beach Pier

Forecast conditions and map view for Deerfield Beach Pier in USA, South East, South Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, South Florida
Coordinates: 26.3165, -80.0741

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Wave period (s)	6.2	6.1	6.1	5.9	5	6	6	6	3.1	3	3	2.9	2.9	3.1	3.2	3.2	5	4.8	5.5	6	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.1	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	6.2	6.5	2.7	2.8	6.8	4	4.8	4.9	5.4	5.8	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3
Wave energy (kJ)	22	20	17	13	9	11	8	7	2	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	2	1	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	1	1	3	1	1	6	13	28	45	54	57	57	57	58	59	53
Wind speed (km/h)	15.9	19.6	14.9	14.8	16.5	16.9	18.3	18.8	21.1	19.2	15.3	17.6	18.9	14.7	19.9	14	19.5	16.8	15	15.1	19.1	24.7	11.5	7.1	12.6	12.5	13.1	13.3	15.3	21	13.5	17	17.3	18.8	17.6	17.6	21.9	25.7	25.7	27.5	24.6	22	21.5	22.6	23.1	24.9	25	19.9	19.8	14.2	15	18.9	19.2	19.5	17.9	14.2
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Deerfield Beach Pier is a well-known surf spot on South Florida’s Atlantic coast, just north of Boca Raton in Broward County. It’s a classic pier break with waves breaking around the pier pilings, and it’s one of the more recognized surf locations in the region.

Spot character

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak/pier setup with shifting sandbars
Best conditions: Small to moderate swell with an east to northeast component
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful when the sand is right, but it’s usually inconsistent compared with better-known surf regions
Crowds: Often crowded when conditions are good, especially on weekends and after a solid swell

Surfing style

Deerfield Beach Pier tends to suit: - Shortboards on better, punchier days - Funboards / fish / grovelers on smaller, softer surf - Beginners and intermediate surfers when waves are mellow, though the pier can still have strong current and occasional heavy sections

Conditions and notes

Wind: Best with west or southwest offshore winds; onshore east winds can quickly make it messy
Tide: Can vary a lot, but many surfers like mid tide for shape and consistency
Hazards: Crowded lineup, occasional strong currents, sandbar changes, and the usual pier-related hazards near the structure

Overall vibe

Deerfield Beach Pier is a reliable local surf check for South Florida rather than a world-class wave. When a good swell hits and the sandbars line up, it can produce clean, rideable peaks and fast sections. Most days, though, it’s a fun, everyday surf spot that works best for surfers who are used to the region’s fickle conditions.