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Croatan Beach Surfability Score™ & Surf Report

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
6.7
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
8.7
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
7.7
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jul 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM EDT

Croatan Beach is seeing solid waves building toward prime size from the east-southeast. The swell energy is excellent and the wave shape feels very rideable with a good rhythm. Winds are steady southwest at moderate strength, giving the surf a fair sideshore feel but trending a bit worse as the night progresses. The tide is dropping low and still good, keeping the beach break working nicely.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2ft ESE swell at 10 seconds, SW wind 6-10 mph, dropping tide near 0.55 ft, 80°F water, 77°F air

Croatan Beach Local Weather

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 77°F • Wind SW 6 to 10 mph

Croatan Beach Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 8.7/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.

Swell Detail: Roughly 2 ft with an interval of 10 seconds with Weak energy (~115 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (120°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 7.7/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 0.55 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 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: SW @ 6 to 10 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality declines as the surf window begins to close.

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