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Ocracoke has playable waves with solid swell energy coming from the east-southeast. The tide is dropping near 2 feet, holding decent shape for a beach break right now. Winds are steady from the south at moderate speeds, making for fair sideshore conditions that might add a bit of bump but nothing too disruptive. The session feels worth it if you like waves with decent size and some push, but the swell energy is still building.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.6 ft swell at 7 seconds from ESE, south wind 6 to 9 mph, dropping tide near 2.1 ft, water temp 77°F, air temp 74°F
Sunny, 74°F • Wind S 6 to 9 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 5.4/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Close to 2.6 ft with an interval of 7 seconds with Light engery (~143 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (108°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 7.9/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.14 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 8:38 PM (0.7 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: S @ 6 to 9 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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