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Santa Monica Pier is firing with solid swell energy from just south of southwest that lines up nicely for the beach break. The sets are well spaced and punchy, making it worth the paddle. Winds are light and sideshore, so expect some slight bump but nothing that kills the rhythm. The tide is dropping around ankle to knee height, keeping things peaky and manageable as it heads toward low tide.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.6 ft swell at 15 seconds from SSW, SSW wind 5 to 10 mph, dropping tide near 1.5 ft, water temp 74°F, air temp 79°F
Mostly Sunny, 79°F • Wind SSW 5 to 10 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 10/10 reflects modest size and playable swell energy.
Swell Detail: Approximately 2.6 ft with an interval of 15 seconds with Playable energy (~306 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (204°) | Within ideal direction window.
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 1.51 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 7:06 PM (0.2 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: SSW @ 5 to 10 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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