Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lake Worth Pier, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 10mph from the E.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 10s with 13mph E winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate E wind around 11mph.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with 9mph ESE winds.
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Lake Worth Pier is one of South Florida's most consistent spots — the daily driver for most Palm Beach County surfers. When sandbars are intact, there's an outside break, a reform spot at the end of the pier near the seawall, and a fast barrel on the south side. Handles windswells and groundswells equally and holds sizes from 3-15 feet.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lake Worth Pier is 1-2ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is ESE at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lake Worth Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.6ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft NE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.7ft E wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Lake Worth Pier is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lake Worth Pier works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Lake Worth Pier. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Lake Worth Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Lake Worth Pier is one of South Florida's most consistent spots — the daily driver for most Palm Beach County surfers. When sandbars are intact, there's an outside break, a reform spot at the end of the pier near the seawall, and a fast barrel on the south side. Handles windswells and groundswells equally and holds sizes from 3-15 feet.
The prime season at Lake Worth Pier is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Lake Worth Pier include pier pilings, strong currents, crowds near pier, sharks, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lake Worth Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
