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Lat Long: 27.50° N 82.71° W

Holmes Beach Pier Surf Guide

Issued: 6 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Holmes Beach Pier sea temperature is
24.1°C
1.6° 

Holmes Beach Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Holmes Beach Pier break guidePhoto by: Gus

Holmes Beach Pier Surf Guide

Holmes Beach Pier in Gulf Coast, Florida is an exposed beach break that does not work very often. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the northeast. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the best wave direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Watch out for - Man-made danger (buoys etc.).

Holmes Beach Pier Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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24.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Holmes Beach Pier:

The best conditions reported for surf at Holmes Beach Pier occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Holmes Beach Pier (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Holmes Beach Pier with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 8% of the time in January while 25% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 67% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
8%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
25%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
67%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Holmes Beach Pier Location Map

Interactive Holmes Beach Pier surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Holmes Beach Pier is Albert Whitted (St. Petersburg) Airport (SPG) in USA, 31 km (19 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Holmes Beach Pier is Macdill Afb (Tampa) Airport (MCF), also in USA, 44 km (27 miles) away.

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Holmes Beach Pier Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 01:14 Local Time
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Wind (km/h)
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What does Holmes Beach Pier look like?

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Credit: Gus

    Tides at Holmes Beach Pier

    Current tide and informaton
    For Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach, Tampa Bay, Florida, 0 km from Holmes Beach Pier.
    Next High Water: 05:45am | 0.64m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 01:13pm | 0.12m
    IS AT (local time)

    Holmes Beach Pier Sea Temperature

    Very warm air temperatures and warm water(24.1 °C) too at Holmes Beach Pier, warm enough for wearing board shorts and a rash vest in the surf. Cloudy, but feeling very pleasant in and out of the water.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 24.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Holmes Beach Pier

    Surf stats for Holmes Beach Pier, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Holmes Beach Pier

    Wind stats for Holmes Beach Pier, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Holmes Beach Pier Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 2 votes.
    • Overall:2.0
    • Quality on a good day:2.5
    • Consistency of Surf:2.0
    • Difficulty Level:2.0
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:4.0
    • Crowds:3.5
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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    werewolf from United States
    “On a flat day (most of the time) there is a light steady rip. When the waves are ridable, it can be difficult to stay in the line up and dangerous if you're not used to the heavy rip.”

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