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  4. Jennette's Pier

Jennette's Pier Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
6.2
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
7.8
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
7.1
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: May 11, 2026 at 3:56 AM EDT

Jennette's Pier is seeing playable waves with good energy from the east-southeast swell direction. The tide is dropping near mid-level, which keeps conditions solid for a beach break. Winds are light and from the southwest, adding a slight bump but nothing that ruins the session. This is a good setup for anyone looking for consistent sets without heavy surface chop.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2.6 ft ESE swell at 7 secs, SW wind at 7 mph, dropping tide near 2.6 ft, water temp 63°F, air temp 63°F

Jennette's Pier Local Weather

Mostly Clear, 63°F • Wind SW 7 mph

Jennette's Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 7.8/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Roughly 2.6 ft with an interval of 7 seconds with Light engery (~143 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (114°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 7.1/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.57 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.

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

Next Tide: Low at 9:16 AM (0.5 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 @ 7 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality declines as the surf window begins to close.


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