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  4. S-Turns

S-Turns Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
5.5
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
6.7
Stable window
Wind
3.6
Tide
9.7
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jun 28, 2026 at 6:17 AM EDT

S-Turns is holding playable surf with solid sets lining up from the south-southeast. The swell direction and height sit right in the sweet spot for summer, though the waves lack a bit of punch since the wave energy is just building. Winds are pushing in from the southwest at moderate speeds, making the surf a bit wind affected but improving as the day goes on. The tide is rising near low to mid-level, which helps keep the waves from closing out too fast on this beach break.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

3.3 ft swell from SSE at 6 seconds, southwest wind 12 to 15 mph, rising tide near 2 ft, water temp 76.5°F, air temp 82°F.

S-Turns Local Weather

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 82°F • Wind SW 12 to 15 mph

S-Turns Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 6.7/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Roughly 3.3 ft with an interval of 6 seconds with Light energy (~192 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSE (168°) | Within ideal direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: With a tide score of 9.7/10, tide conditions are near ideal for this break, providing strong support for clean and consistent wave shape.

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 1.97 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: High at 7:03 AM (2.2 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 3.6/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 12 to 15 mph

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

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