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Jennette's Pier Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.5
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.6
Short window
Wind
4.0
Tide
8.1
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: May 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM EDT

Jennette's Pier is holding solid energy with steep, powerful waves coming in from the southeast. The swell is a bit oversized but still manageable, and the improving timing is setting up some fun, punchy sets. Winds are steady from the south at moderate speed, creating fair sideshore conditions that are shaping the waves well. The tide is dropping around mid-level, which is working well with the beach break to keep peak rideability through the session.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

6 ft southeast swell with improving timing, south wind 12 mph sideshore, dropping tide near 2.1 ft, water temp 65°F, air temp 73°F.

Jennette's Pier Local Weather

Slight Chance Rain Showers, 73°F • Wind S 12 mph

Jennette's Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.6/10 reflects solid size.

Swell Detail: Approximately 6.2 ft with an interval of 6 seconds with Heavy engery (~692 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SE (131°) | Within ideal direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.1/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.15 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.

Next Tide: Low at 7:45 PM (1.1 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: S @ 12 mph

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


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