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  4. Avalon Pier

Avalon Pier Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
7.3
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
9.9
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
8.2
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Surfability Score™ Updated Hourly • 6:57 PM EDT

Avalon Pier is seeing solid sets with waves coming from the east-southeast, and the swell is lining up well for the beach break. Winds are steady from the southwest, giving a fair sideshore influence that won’t completely kill the rhythm but might add some texture. The tide is dropping around 2 feet, holding decent shape on the peaks with good energy overall. It’s a playable session with enough punch to get some good rides despite the chance of showers.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2.6 ft swell from ESE at 9s, SW wind 6-15 mph, dropping tide near 2.1 ft, water temp 83°F, air temp 78°F

Avalon Pier Local Weather

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 78°F • Wind SW 6 to 15 mph

Avalon Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 9.9/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: About 2.6 ft with an interval of 9 seconds with Light energy (~184 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (118°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.2/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.1 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.

Next Tide: Low at 8:57 PM (1.5 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 6 to 15 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

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