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  2. North Carolina
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  4. S-Turns

S-Turns Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.6
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.4
Short window
Wind
5.0
Tide
8.6
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: May 14, 2026 at 4:32 AM EDT

S-Turns is pushing solid 4-foot waves from the southeast with a bit of energy coming in, though the swell is still building some punch. The tide is rising near 2.35 feet, which suits this beach break well, helping the waves hold together. Winds are light from the south, giving decent sideshore conditions that are improving as the day goes on. Overall, it’s a playable session with waves you can connect with, especially as the swell picks up.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

4.3 ft swell from SE with 6-second interval, south wind 6 mph, rising tide near 2.35 ft, water temperature 64°F, air temperature 65°F.

S-Turns Local Weather

Slight Chance Rain Showers, 65°F • Wind S 6 mph

S-Turns Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.4/10 reflects moderate size and playable swell energy.

Swell Detail: Around 4.3 ft with an interval of 6 seconds with Playable engery (~325 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SE (132°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.6/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 2.35 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: High at 5:37 AM (2.9 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 5.0/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.

Wind Direction & Speed: S @ 6 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality improves as the surf window opens.

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