Lake Worth • Statistics for December

December: Consistent Winter Stoke

December locks in the winter surf regime. Average wave heights sit at 1.2m (3.9ft) with a period of 8.0s, and the swell direction shows a healthy mix of NE (21.0%), ENE (19.5%), and NNE (14.2%), along with some N (5.5%) to inject variety. The ideal wind percentage is a solid 22%, as strong west winds associated with cold fronts blow offshore on a regular basis. The frequency of NNW winds (11.2%) is the highest of the year, which is actually an advantage: when the wind swings from that direction, it cleans up the NE-E swell and creates some of the best, most organized surf you'll find on this stretch of coast. Water temps are 25.6°C and air temps drop to 21.7°C on average, but the winter sun helps keep things pleasant. Precipitation is at the lowest of the year (1.91 mm/day), so you're more likely to be surfing under bluebird skies. December is prime time - a month of consistent, punchy, quality waves that make Lake Worth shine.