St. Augustine Pier

St. Augustine Pier is a pier break in St. Augustine Beach, FL, covered by a free live cam from Surf Station.

About the Break

The break at the pier is a sandbar peak on both sides of the pilings, benefiting from north Florida’s steeper, coarser sand shelf that holds shape better than the softer sand found further south. It’s a well-known, competitive lineup that works on east and northeast groundswell. As a pier break, it draws a range of skill levels, but the pilings themselves are a real, fixed hazard worth respecting, especially in bigger swell or a strong current.

Surf Etiquette at Pier Breaks

Pier breaks add one real hazard beach breaks don’t have: the pilings themselves. Give them a wide berth, especially in bigger swell or onshore wind where currents can push you sideways into them, and never assume the wave will let you cut it close. Etiquette-wise, the usual rules apply — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on a rider already up — but pier peaks often draw a steady crowd since the structure itself tends to shape a consistent peak, so expect more people sharing fewer waves than at an open beach break nearby.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by Surf Station, a surf shop and surf report operation in St. Augustine, Florida, “Serving Stoke Since ’84.” Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

St. Augustine Pier sits on the Atlantic coast in St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County, Florida. See the Florida surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the St. Augustine Pier surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At Surf Station in St. Augustine Beach, FL — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.