Florida - East Coast
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lake Worth Pier for the cleanest windows.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 5s with 11mph from the SE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 4s.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle WSW breeze.
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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 0-1ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is SE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very 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 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft NE wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.6ft ENE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
