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At Pipeline, waves are small around 2.3 ft with a 13-second period coming from the southwest, which is outside the ideal swell direction for this spot. The tide is dropping near 1.1 ft, providing fair conditions, though the swell size and direction limit surf quality. The east-northeast wind at 23 mph is quite strong and onshore, making the surf choppy and blown out. Water temperature is a warm 76.6°F with air temperature at 67°F under scattered rain showers.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
Small 2.3 ft 13-sec SW swell, strong ENE 23 mph wind, dropping 1.1 ft tide, water temp 76.6°F, air 67°F with scattered rain showers.
Scattered Rain Showers, 67°F • Wind ENE 23 mph
Poor swell size and direction combined with strong onshore winds make Pipeline conditions unsurfable for quality rides at this time. Expect choppy water and limited ride opportunities until swell improves and winds lighten.
Swell Score: A swell score of 1.3/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.
Swell Detail: Roughly 2.3 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Weak engery (~204 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SW (221°) | Outside acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: With a tide score of 5.9/10, conditions are workable, though some variability in shape is possible depending on timing.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.11 ft, sitting below the preferred range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Fading: Tide quality may weaken slightly.
Next Tide: Low at 4:31 AM (0.1 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 1.8/10 reflects strong winds that are creating choppy, mushy conditions and breaking up the wave face.
Wind Direction & Speed: ENE @ 23 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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