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.

Lake Worth in February typically sees modest surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.0m and a decent period of 7.7s, suggesting relatively clean and rideable waves. The swell direction is predominantly from the NNE to NE, which is favorable for this spot, delivering the majority of waves in the 0.5-1.5m range (over 25% combined). Larger swells (1.5-2.5m) are less frequent but still occur, mostly from the NNE and NE, providing occasional punchier conditions. Wind is a mixed bag—only 15% of the time is it ideal for surfing, with onshore ENE to ESE winds being the most common (10-30kph range). Offshore or cross-offshore winds, which clean up the waves, are rare but possible from the W or NW directions. Overall, expect small to mid-sized waves with variable wind conditions; patience will be key to scoring the best sessions, especially when NE swells align with lighter winds. Not epic, but enough for fun surf if timed right.