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.

August at Lake Worth typically offers small to very small surf with an average swell height of 0.5m and a decent period of 6.8s, suggesting relatively clean but weak waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the NE to E (46% combined under 1.5m), with ENE being the most consistent (19.6% of waves under 1.5m). However, wave quality is limited, as 77% of swells are under 1m, and only 4.4% reach 1.5m or above—mostly from NNE to SE directions, which might occasionally provide rideable shoulders. Wind conditions are marginal, with onshore E to SE breezes (10-20kph) prevailing 24-30% of the time, often creating chop. Just 5% of winds are ideal (likely light/variable offshore), meaning surfable days are rare and best hunted during early mornings or late evenings when winds are lighter. Overall, expect mostly flat or mushy conditions suited for beginners or longboarders, with the occasional small, clean window when winds align.