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Croatan Jetty is seeing playable surf with solid energy, but wave size remains a bit light right now. The swell is coming from an acceptable direction, lining up fine for the beach break. Winds are fair with a southwest breeze that’s easing but still noticeable, improving conditions steadily. The tide is dropping near low, keeping the lineup manageable and the waves shaping clean enough for a solid session.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
1.3 ft waves from the east with solid energy, southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, dropping tide near 1.4 ft, water temperature 79°F, air temperature 70°F.
Mostly Clear, 70°F • Wind SW 5 to 12 mph
Swell Score: A swell score of 5.8/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.
Swell Detail: About 1.3 ft with an interval of 13 seconds with Weak energy (~66 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the E (94°) | Within acceptable direction window.
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 1.42 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 12:29 AM (0.8 ft)
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 @ 5 to 12 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality improves as the surf window opens.
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