Surf spot

Lake Worth Pier

Forecast conditions and map view for Lake Worth Pier in USA, South East, South Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, South Florida
Coordinates: 26.6121, -80.0353

Metric
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Wave period (s)	6.1	2.9	3.5	3.1	3.2	3.6	4	4.7	7	6.9	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	6.5	6.8	5.5	3.4	3.8	3.9	5.9	3.8	5.6	6.1	5.5	5.8	6	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.2	6.1
Wave energy (kJ)	8	2	3	3	3	2	2	3	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	5	5	5	5	6	5	5	4	2	3	3	4	4	33	60	84	108	113	113	110	106	102	96	92	82	71	60	50	44	38	33	29
Wind speed (km/h)	16.1	14.3	11.2	14.8	15.8	13	7.6	10.1	11.2	5.2	5.9	3.9	13.6	10.1	3.3	2.4	5.2	8.3	5.1	6	20	17.6	13.1	11.3	10.2	10	3.4	11.5	18.5	21.8	21.2	15.3	17	14.8	14.1	15.1	16.8	16.7	13.8	10.8	7.2	11.3	16.4	19.9	27	19.9	14.8	16.3	16.8	11	10.7	17.2	18.4	16.1	15.2	9.4
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Lake Worth Pier is a well-known surf spot on Florida’s southeast coast, in South Florida near West Palm Beach. It’s a beachbreak/pier setup that can offer fun, peaky waves by Florida standards, especially when a good swell lines up with the right wind and tide.

Spot description

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak influenced by the pier and sandbars
Swell exposure: Better on east to southeast swells, which are the most common energy sources for this coastline
Best winds: Typically light offshore or calm conditions; in South Florida that often means a west to northwest wind before the sea breeze kicks in
Best tide: Often works best around mid tide, though conditions can vary with sand movement and swell direction
Crowd: Can get busy, especially when surf is good, because it’s one of the more recognizable breaks in the area
Hazards: Strong currents, shifting sandbars, occasional crowded lineup, and pier-related hazards

What it’s like

When conditions are right, Lake Worth Pier can produce fast, rippable peaks and the occasional longer ride. It’s not a highly consistent heavyweight spot, but it’s a reliable option in South Florida when there’s enough swell to activate the sandbars. The pier can help focus wave energy, making it one of the more interesting local surf zones.

Good for

Intermediate to advanced surfers on better days
Longboarders and beginners on smaller, softer days
Surfers looking for one of the more accessible and popular South Florida spots

Overall

Lake Worth Pier is a classic South Florida surf check: not always world-class, but capable of solid fun sessions when swell, tide, and wind line up.