Lake Worth Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me be straight with you right from the jump – the next 16 days are a total write-off for surf along this stretch. There's no two ways about it. The entire forecast window from July 21st through to August 5th is a flat spell with nothing but poor surf conditions on the menu.

We're looking at a solid 16-day stretch of zero surfable waves. Not a single morning or afternoon session worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is messy. The only real highlight here is that the water temp is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about 2° above average for this time of year, so if you're just looking for a float, it's pleasant enough.

Looking at the details, it's a grim picture. All the swell is coming from the SE and E, but it's barely reaching 3 ft at best, and those short periods of 4 to 5 seconds mean zero push. The combined energy of all swells directed here is pitiful, with readings like 34 (weak) and 36 (weak) – those are the high points, and they're still not enough to break a ripple. The wind is mostly cross-on from the SSE and SE, chopping up anything that tries to stand up.

There is a brief moment of calm from July 26th through the 28th, and again on the 31st and August 1st, where we get some clean, glassy conditions with light offshore winds. But here's the kicker – the swell is basically non-existent, down to 0.7 ft or 1 ft. Glassy doesn't matter when there's nothing to ride. It's a cruel tease.

For a beach/pier setup like this, with hardly any swell and persistent onshore wind, the only thing that setup looks interesting for is kite surfing, not paddle surfing. The wind is just strong enough to be frustrating for a surfer but not consistent enough for a kite session either.

This is just one of those blank periods. The area is fairly exposed, but the swell just isn't cooperating at all. Forecasts can change, but right now, save your energy and don't bother waxing up.

Rusty.

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