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Sunset Cliffs is holding solid waves with a clean west swell lining up well against the reef. Southwest winds picked up and are starting to bring some chop, which is gradually worsening the surface conditions. The tide is dropping near low, helping the waves hold their shape better over the reef. Overall, there’s enough punch here to get a good session but expect the wind to dampen things as it trends onshore.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
3.6 ft west swell at 10 seconds, southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, dropping tide near 2.1 ft, water temp 66F, air temp 65F.
Partly Sunny, 65°F • Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 7.9/10 reflects modest size and playable swell energy.
Swell Detail: Approximately 3.6 ft with an interval of 10 seconds with Playable engery (~387 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the W (280°) | Within ideal direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.3/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.12 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 2:13 PM (1.3 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 3.2/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.
Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 5 to 10 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality declines as the surf window begins to close.
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