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Kill Devil Hills is holding solid energy with swell coming from the southeast, matching the summer peak direction nicely. Waves are building toward ideal size, delivering a consistent push that’s fun without getting heavy. The tide is dropping around mid-level, which keeps the wave shape peppy on the beach break. South winds at moderate pace create a fair sideshore flow, meaning the waves may have a slight bump but still stay rideable for most.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.3 ft swell from SE at 9s, south wind 8-12 mph, dropping tide near 1.4 ft, water temp 78°F, air temp 91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 91°F • Wind S 12 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 8.7/10 reflects very small size.
Swell Detail: Around 2.3 ft with an interval of 9 seconds with Light energy (~142 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SE (128°) | Within ideal direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.36 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 6:52 PM (0.8 ft)
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: S @ 12 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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