Frisco Pier, United States
Also within 20 km of Frisco
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About Frisco Pier
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces S (167°), so it takes swell from the S. The wind blows offshore from the N (347°). It is sheltered to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 3–11 ft of swell. The sea is about 16°C in February, its coldest month (3/2 wetsuit), and 28°C in July, its warmest (no wetsuit). For intermediate surfers the best months are usually January, February, May and June, with about 1 good days in 7; in March, April and August, about 0. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Frisco, 1.3 km away (about 5 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 1 wind sports spot.
Water about 24°C: no wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 7 h 30 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to ORF, direct.
See flights MDW → ORF · Skyscanner from about £130 returnAdGetting there. 3 h 40 from the airport to Frisco Pier.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
The score for experts, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for experts | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19Oct | 55, good | 8 ft10 s | 1,148kJ | offshorewind from the north-north-east, 31 knots, offshore | 18°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 38, fair | 6 ft9 s | 599kJ | offshorewind from the north, 28 knots, offshore | 18°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 32, too small | 6 ft9 s | 454kJ | offshorewind from the north, 24 knots, offshore | 17°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 37, fair | 6 ft9 s | 419kJ | offshorewind from the north, 17 knots, offshore | 16°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 16, too small | 4 ft8 s | 129kJ | offshorewind from the north-north-east, 17 knots, offshore | 18°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 2, too small | 2 ft5 s | 13kJ | wind from the north-east, 21 knots | 18°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 12, too small | 5 ft6 s | 174kJ | wind from the north-east, 16 knots | 19°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 32, too small | 5 ft7 s | 205kJ | offshorewind from the north-north-east, 15 knots, offshore | 17°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 41, fair | 6 ft8 s | 386kJ | offshorewind from the north-north-west, 11 knots, offshore | 17°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Tue 20 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for expert surfers. Change dates
- Tue 20 OctTravel out
Direct flight MDW to ORF, then 3h 40 by road. About 7h 30 door to door
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 34 of 80.
- Thu 22 OctSurf Frisco Pier
Best 08:00 to 11:00 local time: 6 ft at 9 s, offshore wind.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Too small: 4 ft at best.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Too small: 2 ft at best.
- Sun 25 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 15 of 80.
- Mon 26 OctTravel home
Direct flight MDW to ORF, then 3h 40 by road. About 7h 30 door to door
Rough cost
About £925–£1,655 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to ORF, estimated from distance and season, 1 airline on the route, with a hold bag | £130–£275 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £115–£190 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £270–£455 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £260–£480 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £115–£190 |
| Total | £925–£1,655 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Frisco
- Sooey's BBQ & Rib ShackBarbecue · 0.2 km from the centre
- Frisco Bay Coastal GrillSeafood · 0.9 km from the centre
- Quarterdeck RestaurantSeafood · 0.9 km from the centre
- Tavern on 12Bar and grill · 1.0 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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