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The surf at Rodanthe is solid with waves holding a nice size and coming from the south, though the swell energy feels a bit light. The southwest wind is strong and holding steady, making the surf a bit onshore and a little rough around the edges. The tide is dropping near low tide, which keeps the waves punchy but not quite ideal. Overall, it's a playable session if you're looking for some action, but expect some wind influence on the lineups.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.95 ft southern swell with short energy, southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, dropping tide near 1.66 ft, water temp 70.2°F, air temp 79°F.
Mostly Sunny, 79°F • Wind SW 18 to 23 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.7/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Close to 3 ft with an interval of 5 seconds with Light energy (~129 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (169°) | 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 1.66 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 7:01 PM (0.6 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 2.4/10 reflects strong winds that are creating choppy, mushy conditions and breaking up the wave face.
Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 18 to 23 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality declines as the surf window begins to close.
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