Lake Worth • Surf Spot Statistics

Best Surf Season (November - March)

The heart of Florida's Atlantic coast surf season comes alive as autumn gives way to winter. The North Atlantic storm track strengthens and relentless cold fronts push across the southeastern US, dragging strong west winds in their wake. Lake Worth's east-facing beaches light up with consistent NE and ENE groundswell, averaging 1.2-1.3m (4ft) with periods around 8s. These are the months with the highest percentage of ideal offshore winds - up to 27% in January - as SW, WSW, W and WNW breezes groom the peaks into clean, punchy, rippable waves. Water temperatures remain a mild 24-26°C, meaning a spring suit or even just boardshorts for the brave. This is the most reliable window for quality, and the North Atlantic's fury is your best friend.

Fair Surf Season (September, October, April)

The shoulder season offers a mix of tropical energy and early/late winter swells. September and October see a sharp jump in average heights as the tropics awaken; NE and ENE swell combine with remnants of cold fronts and hurricanes to produce chunky waves. However, the wind distribution is less favorable - the persistent easterly trade winds too often blow onshore, making conditions racy and choppy. April still holds onto the tail end of winter's NE/ENE pulses, but heights drop to around 1.0m and the frequency of offshore winds falls below 20%. If you can time the right combo - long-period groundswell with a west wind - these months can deliver excellent sessions, but you have to be selective.

Low Surf Season (May - August)

Summer is the doldrums for Lake Worth. The North Atlantic storm track retreats and the Bermuda High takes control, setting up a steady regime of easterly trade winds. Swell energy is low - average heights tumble to 0.6m (2ft) - and periods shorten to 6-7s, producing mostly windswell from the E and ESE. To make matters worse, the wind is almost always onshore: NO, ONO, O and OSO directions rule the day, and ideal offshore winds drop to just 10-15% of the time. The result is small, groveling waves with lots of chop. Only the occasional passing hurricane or tropical wave disrupts the pattern, pulsing in a few days of larger surf - but these come with strong onshore winds and messy conditions. If you're a log or funboard surfer, the early morning glass-off can still offer amusement, but expect summer to be a waiting game.