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Rodanthe has some solid SE swell energy pushing through with waves hitting playable size and improving sets shaping up. The tide is dropping around 2 feet right now, which keeps the sandbar peeling nicely for open faces. The south breeze is steady and fair-side, adding just a light bump but nothing too disruptive. Sun is out and the ocean feels warm, making for a comfortable, raw session vibe.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
3.6 ft SE swell at 7 seconds, south wind 9 mph, dropping tide near 2 ft, water temp 72°F, air temp 74°F
Sunny, 74°F • Wind S 9 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 7.7/10 reflects modest size and playable swell energy.
Swell Detail: Around 3.6 ft with an interval of 7 seconds with Playable engery (~271 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SE (131°) | Within acceptable 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 2.02 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 @ 9 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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