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The Cove NC is shaping up with solid southeast swell that’s pushing decent sets despite an improving timing. The southwest wind at moderate strength is giving sideshore conditions, enough to keep things a bit bumpy. The tide is dropping near mid-level, which is holding the waves in check but not killing them. It’s a playable session for hunters who like a bit of challenge and consistency.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
3 ft swell from SE at 7 sec, SW wind 12-15 mph, tide dropping around 3 ft toward low, water temp 82F, air temp 87F.
Mostly Sunny, 87°F • Wind SW 12 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 6.1/10 reflects modest size.
Swell Detail: Approximately 3.3 ft with an interval of 7 seconds with Light energy (~224 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SE (128°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A lower tide score of 3.7/10 suggests marginal conditions, where tide height may limit consistency or wave quality.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 3.02 ft, sitting above the preferred range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Improving: Tide quality is trending better.
Next Tide: Low at 10:50 PM (0.4 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: SW @ 12 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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