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42nd Street Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
7.0
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
9.3
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
2.3
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jul 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM EDT

42nd Street has solid swell energy lined up from the east, pushing clean sets with good shape thanks to ideal height and timing. The south breeze kicks up around 9 mph, making for fair sideshore conditions that are improving. The tide is dropping near mid-level and dragging the surf down, which cuts down on peak quality. Overall, it’s a solid session for those ready to work the lineup with some playable waves and decent shape.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2 to 3-foot east swell at 11 seconds with south wind at 9 mph, tide dropping near 3.3 feet, water temp 82F, air temp 89F.

42nd Street Local Weather

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 89°F • Wind S 9 mph

42nd Street Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 9.3/10 reflects very small size.

Swell Detail: Roughly 2.3 ft with an interval of 11 seconds with Light energy (~173 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the E (89°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A poor tide tide score of 2.3/10 indicates conditions are limiting wave shape at this break, making clean or consistent surf unlikely.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 3.33 ft, sitting above the preferred range for this break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Improving: Poor tide conditions are improving.

Next Tide: Low at 11:08 PM (0.2 ft)

Wind Score Summary

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: S @ 9 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality improves as the surf window opens.

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