Deerfield Beach Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, ESE, SE
Wind
SE, WNW
Surf Height
Waist-high to overhead
Tide
Low and incoming
Deerfield Beach Pier Surf Guide
Past Boca, Broward County's former spring break mecca of Fort Lauderdale anchors a string of smaller coastal towns -- Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Pompano Beach, Lauderdale by the Sea, Dania and Hollywood -- each of which has its own set of breaks. All of Broward's surf spots are within an hour-strike of each other, function under similar conditions, and are easy-to-hit off A1A. It's also the most populated and least surf-friendly stretch of South Florida. Deerfield Pier works best on strong southeast windswells, or during the brief easterly Providence Channel swells, a phenomenon that occurs mostly from hurricanes tracking toward the Bahamas with winds in just the right spot. North/northeast swells break at the pier as well, but they tend to be mushy. The Deerfield Pier is a popular spot and carries something of a local vibe. There is some metered parking along the waterfront. It costs $1/hour and more parking can be found on the side streets.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels.
Local Vibe
Doable
Pretty mellow overall.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average surf for the most part and a go to spot during windswells for wind protection. Better spots around.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Breaks pretty close to the beach but can be challenging when the surf is bigger.
Water Quality
Clean
Water surprisingly clean being near such a populated area.
Hazards
Watch crowds, man-of-war and sea lice.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Parking can be difficult when the beaches are crowded.
Bottom
Sand but some patches of reef on the outside.
Best Season
Fall-Spring
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