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Duck Pier’s surf energy feels light with waves running smaller than ideal but showing some longer spacing. The swell direction is well within the acceptable range, so waves hold decent shape through the playable sets. Southwest winds at a steady 13 keep things from being totally clean but aren't harsh, helping maintain a fair surf feel. The tide is dropping around 1.5 feet, still providing a decent water level at this beach break for smoother rides.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
Light 1-1.5 ft ESE swell with 9-second interval, SW wind at 13 mph, dropping tide near 1.6 ft, water temperature 65°F, air temperature 84°F.
Sunny, 84°F • Wind SW 13 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 4.6/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.
Swell Detail: Approximately 1.3 ft with an interval of 9 seconds with Weak energy (~46 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (107°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 7.2/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.57 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 7:15 PM (0.7 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 6.0/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.
Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 13 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality improves as the surf window opens.
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