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  4. Windansea

Windansea Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
4.2
Fair
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
4.5
Short window
Wind
3.6
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jul 16, 2026 at 3:28 PM PDT

Windansea is seeing playable sets with a solid pulse rolling in from the SSW. The waves are shaping up nicely given the swell direction doesn’t quite line up perfectly, but the size and power are building toward a strong level. South winds at moderate strength keep the surface a bit lively, so expect some bumpiness out there. The tide is dropping around mid-level, which is working well for this reef break and keeping things fun and open.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

3 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, south wind 10 to 15 mph, dropping tide near 2.7 ft, water temp 71°F, air temp 72°F

Windansea Local Weather

Mostly Sunny, 72°F • Wind S 10 to 15 mph

Windansea Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 4.5/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Close to 3 ft with an interval of 17 seconds with Solid energy (~440 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (198°) | 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 2.69 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 5:10 PM (1.8 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 3.6/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: S @ 10 to 15 mph

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

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