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Nags Head Pier is firing with solid waves and a clean setup this evening. The swell is coming in from the east-southeast with great energy and a sweet rhythm, making for fun, well-shaped sets. The wind is steady from the southwest at a mild pace, offering mostly sideshore conditions that won't overly mess with the waves. The tide is dropping around two feet, keeping things shaping nicely without turning too full or flat.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
Solid 2.6 ft swell from ESE with a 9-second interval, SW wind at 8 to 12 mph, dropping tide near 1.9 ft, water temp 70°F, air temp 87°F.
Sunny, 87°F • Wind SW 8 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 9.9/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Roughly 2.6 ft with an interval of 9 seconds with Light energy (~184 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (117°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 7.7/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.92 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 7:16 PM (0.9 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: SW @ 8 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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