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.

November at Lake Worth offers surfable conditions with an average swell height of 1.2m and a decent period of 7.9s, providing enough energy for decent rides. The dominant swell directions are NE and ENE, contributing over 45% of waves in the 0.5-2.5m range, with NNE also delivering some larger sets (peaking around 2.5m). These angles typically produce clean, organized waves when paired with favorable winds. However, only 13% of wind conditions are ideal (typically light offshore or sideshore from the WNW-NW or light E-SE), while onshore ENE-E winds (over 20kph) occur around 15% of the time, potentially creating chop. Smaller, weaker swells from E-ESE directions are frequent but often lack power. Expect the best sessions when NE swells (1-2m) coincide with lighter winds—early mornings often see cleaner conditions. While not epic, November delivers rideable waves for intermediate surfers, with occasional quality days when wind and swell align.