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Rodanthe is seeing solid waves with clean sets rolling in from the east-northeast. The swell direction lines up well for this beach break, though the wave energy is just starting to build. Winds are steady from the northeast at a moderate pace, creating a fair sideshore pattern that won’t heavily mess with the surf. The tide is dropping near low, which keeps the waves breaking nicely on the shallow sandbars.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
3 ft ENE swell with 6 sec energy, NE wind 8 to 12 mph, dropping tide near 2.4 ft, water temp 78°F, air temp 81°F
Sunny, 81°F • Wind NE 8 to 12 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.7/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Approximately 3 ft with an interval of 6 seconds with Light energy (~155 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ENE (73°) | Within ideal direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.37 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 11:07 PM (0.6 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: NE @ 8 to 12 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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