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Nags Head Pier is working with solid northeast swell that’s shaping up well but lacking punch in the energy right now. The north wind around 14 mph keeps the surf a bit onshore and choppy, which dulls the wave's shape. The tide is rising near mid-level, not exactly ideal but surfable for this beach break. If the swell period picks up, the waves could clean up and get a little more power later.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
4 ft northeast swell with moderate energy, north wind 14 mph, rising tide near 3.3 ft, water temp 72°F, air temp 72°F.
Cloudy, 72°F • Wind N 14 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.7/10 reflects moderate size and playable swell energy.
Swell Detail: Close to 4.3 ft with an interval of 6 seconds with Playable energy (~325 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the NE (41°) | Within ideal direction window.
Tide Score: A poor tide tide score of 1.6/10 indicates conditions are limiting wave shape at this break, making clean or consistent surf unlikely.
Tide Height: The tide is rising around 3.33 ft, sitting above the preferred range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↗ Worsening: Poor tide conditions may decline further.
Next Tide: High at 3:52 PM (4.1 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 3.6/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.
Wind Direction & Speed: N @ 14 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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