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Waves Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.4
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.2
Stable window
Wind
4.8
Tide
10.0
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jun 27, 2026 at 5:35 AM EDT

Waves are weak and playful right now with just enough size to have some fun but nothing solid coming through. The swell direction is a bit off which makes the sets inconsistent and less powerful. The southwest wind is steady and fair sideshore, adding some texture but nothing too rough. The tide is rising near low tide, helping open up the beach break gently without washing out the waves.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

3.3 ft swell from the south with a weak energy, southwest wind at 16 mph, rising tide around 2 ft, water temperature 78°F, air temperature 79°F.

Waves Local Weather

Slight Chance Rain Showers, 79°F • Wind SW 16 mph

Waves Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.2/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Approximately 3.3 ft with an interval of 4 seconds with Light energy (~128 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the S (175°) | Outside acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

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

Tide Height: The tide is rising around 1.96 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 6:19 AM (2.2 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 @ 16 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.

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