Lake Worth - surf spot statistics

Lake Worth, located on Florida's Atlantic coast, offers surfable conditions year-round, though the best months for consistent waves are typically from November through March. During this period, the swell activity is predominantly wind-driven (77-82% wind swell), with a small but notable contribution from ground swells (10-14%). The mean swell size peaks in November at 1.2m, making it one of the most promising months for surfers, followed by December and March with 1.0-1.1m waves. Wind conditions, however, are generally unfavorable (83-87% bad winds), though January and December have the highest chances of good wind conditions (16-17%). Outside this window, from April to October, the surf quality declines significantly. Summer months (June-August) are particularly poor with very low swell presence (33-47% wind swell, 0-3% ground swell), tiny wave sizes (0.5-0.6m), and almost consistently onshore winds (93-97% bad winds). September and October show a slight improvement with rising wind swell percentages (60-75%) and better wave heights (0.8-1.1m), but wind conditions remain largely unfavorable (89% bad winds). Overall, late fall to early winter (November-March) provides the most reliable surf, despite the persistent challenge of suboptimal winds. Surfers should target incoming cold fronts or offshore wind setups for the best sessions.

April at Lake Worth offers generally small but surfable conditions, with an average swell height of 0.9m and a decent period of 7.6s—enough to generate some rideable waves, though mostly on the softer side. The most consistent swell direction comes from the northeast (NE), contributing 22% of waves in the 0.5-1m range and 8% in the 1-1.5m range, making it the primary source of clean surf. ENE and NNE swells also provide occasional punchier sets, particularly when combining 1.5m+ waves, though these are less frequent. Wind conditions are hit-or-miss, with only 14% of days offering ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (typically NE to E), while easterlies (E-ESE) often bring onshore chop at 10-30kph. The best windows are when NE swell aligns with lighter NNE winds, creating clean, waist-high+ peaks. However, expect plenty of small or weak days, especially when swells drop below 0.5m (common from southerly directions). Advanced surfers will need patience for the rarer head-high NE pulses, while beginners can manage the frequent knee-high waves. Keep an eye on wind shifts—springtime easterlies can ruin otherwise fun conditions.