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Sunset Cliffs is pumping with excellent solid SSW swell sets that line up perfectly with the reef break. The northwest wind is steady but light enough to keep conditions from getting chopped, though it leans onshore, so some mess is present. The tide is rising near mid-level, keeping waves full and rideable without washing out the shape. If you’ve got time, it’s definitely worth paddling out for a solid session with powerful waves hitting the reef.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
Waves hitting 5 ft solid sets from SSW with long swell, northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, rising tide around 5.1 ft, water near 73°F, air 69°F.
Sunny, 69°F • Wind NW 5 to 10 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 9.7/10 reflects moderate size.
Swell Detail: Around 4.9 ft with an interval of 18 seconds with Very Heavy energy (~1295 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (206°) | Within ideal direction window.
Tide Score: With a tide score of 5.8/10, conditions are workable, though some variability in shape is possible depending on timing.
Tide Height: The tide is rising around 5.12 ft, sitting above the preferred range for this break.
Tide Trend: ↗ Fading: Tide quality may weaken slightly.
Next Tide: High at 10:33 AM (5.7 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: NW @ 5 to 10 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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