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  4. Duck Pier

Duck Pier Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.3
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.5
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
7.4
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Surfability Score™ Updated Hourly • 6:18 PM EDT

Duck Pier has playable waves lining up from an east-northeast swell that’s still building and shaping up well. The tide is rising near a low point, helping tide-dependent peaks come alive with clean lines. The east wind is light to moderate, bringing a fair sideshore vibe but nothing too disruptive. Overall, it’s shaping up for an enjoyable session with solid energy and good wave quality.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

Nearly 3 ft ENE swell with moderate energy, east wind 5 to 8 mph sideshore, rising tide near 1 ft, water temp 78°F, air temp 69°F.

Duck Pier Local Weather

Mostly Clear, 69°F • Wind E 5 to 8 mph

Duck Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.5/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Roughly 3 ft with an interval of 8 seconds with Light energy (~207 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ENE (72°) | Within ideal direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 7.4/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 1.02 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: High at 11:57 PM (3 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: E @ 5 to 8 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.


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