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  2. North Carolina
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  4. Waves

Waves Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
3.6
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
2.8
Stable window
Wind
4.8
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Surfability Score™ Updated Hourly • 7:45 AM EDT

Waves has light surf energy with weak, short swell pushing from the south. The tide is dropping near 2.2 feet, keeping things playable but not pumping. The southwest breeze at 12 to 15 mph is fair and sideshore with improving conditions, so the surf should have some texture without being blown out. Not a heavy day but enough for a chill session if you’re dialed in on timing.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2.3 ft weak S swell at 5s, SW wind 12-15 mph, dropping tide near 2.2 ft, water temp 80F, air temp 88F

Waves Local Weather

Sunny, 88°F • Wind SW 12 to 15 mph

Waves Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 2.8/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.

Swell Detail: Roughly 2.3 ft with an interval of 5 seconds with Weak energy (~79 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (176°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

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 2.22 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 12:31 PM (-0.4 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 4.8/10 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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