Lake Worth Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the charts for the next couple of weeks here at Lake Worth Pier. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a grim stretch. The surf forecast is a real desert, and there’s no standout day to get excited about. We’re lookin’ at a long, long gap with no real surf on offer.

The first recommendation doesn’t come until Monday, September 7th, and even then it’s barely a whisper. Let’s walk through the wasteland.

Starting from Wednesday, August 26th, right through the end of the month, it’s all tiny, weak, and messy. We’re talkin’ swell heights of 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with periods that are mostly short, around 4 to 5 seconds. The wind is a constant problem – cross-on or onshore, making everything choppy and ugly. The combined energy is pathetic, barely cracking the 20s (16) on the 26th morning. The water’s a touch warmer than normal, about 87°, but that’s the only nice thing I can say. This is strictly beginner territory if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s a pass.

The first week of September is more of the same. The 1st and 2nd have a little bump in energy, with the 2nd morning showing a combined energy of 64, but it’s still tiny (3 ft) and short-period swell. The wind stays onshore or cross-on. It’s a flat spell for all intents and purposes.

We finally get a little glimmer on Monday, September 7th. The morning is glassy, with a calm wind and a 3 ft swell from the NNE. The period is short at 6 seconds, and the energy is 83 – still weak. But it’s the first time the conditions are described as “surfable waves.” It’s ordinary, but it’s something. The break is a beach/pier setup, so it’s easy to get a longboard out and catch a few grovelers. Crowds are possible here.

Then Tuesday the 8th sees a little more push, with a 3 ft NE swell and a 13-second period, giving a combined energy of 185. That’s moderate energy, and the longer period means better shape, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s messy. This is more of a kite-surfing breeze than a clean paddle session.

The best of a bad bunch looks like Wednesday, September 9th. The morning is glassy, with a 3 ft NE swell, an 11-second period, and a combined energy of 196. That’s actually decent energy for the size, and clean conditions. The swell direction from the NE is a good match for the pier. It’s still small, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. Thursday the 10th morning is also promising, with a light offshore wind from the W, 3 ft NE swell, and 219 energy. It’ll be clean, but again, not a lot of grunt.

So, the standout? It’s a tie between the mornings of the 9th and 10th of September at Lake Worth Pier. The offshore wind on the 10th might edge it out for the cleanest lines, but both are glassy or clean. The swell is 3 ft from the NE, with a long 11-second period, giving it some push. It’s a small day, but if you’re jonesin’ for a paddle, that’s your window. For beginners, it’s fine. For experts, you’ll be on a log.

Rusty

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