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Conditions at Lake Worth in October
October: The Transition to Prime Time
October is when the North Atlantic truly wakes up, and the data shows a sharp jump in average swell heights to 1.2m (3.9ft) with a period of 8.2s. The direction distribution is heavily loaded toward NE (34.4%) and ENE (33.6%) - these are long-fetched swells generated by extratropical cyclones moving across the North Atlantic. However, the ideal wind percentage is just 17% because the onshore easterlies (NE, ENE, E) often accompany these swells; the wind direction table shows ENE winds at 19.6% and NE at 14.9%. Still, when a strong cold front sweeps through with westerly winds (SW-WNW), the waves turn glassy and powerful, delivering solid 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) peaks. Water temps have cooled slightly to 28.4°C, and air temps average 26.0°C. Precipitation is around 4.34 mm/day. October is a month of high surf energy - you just have to pick your windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Lake Worth in October
Swell history for October
Wind history for October
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lake Worth during October. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Lake Worth for your next trip in October.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lake Worth for October. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Lake Worth.