Right now

· Swell WNW 1.4m 6s

OK to surf, not perfectFAIR

Waves

Overhead1.4–2.2m

Short choppy waves· 6s

Wind

Almost no wind — glassy water0kph

N

Best time to surf

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Tides

Today

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Tide Forecast (5 Days)

Current:0.00m↗ rising

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Thursday, April 30, 2026

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.4–2.6m face · Avg 7s

Primary swell WNW · 1.3m · 6s

Fri, May 1

1.4-2.2m

24h

6s

1.4-2.2m

03h

5.9s

1.5-2.3m

06h

5.8s

1.5-2.3m

09h

5.8s

1.6-2.4m

12h

7.1s

1.6-2.5m

15h

9.4s

1.7-2.6m

18h

8.1s

1.7-2.6m

21h

6.1s

Wave Height (meters)

Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed

Fri, May 1

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03h

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06h

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09h

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12h

N

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15h

N

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18h

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21h

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Wind Speed (km/h)

Wind Gusts

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Recommendations by Level

CHALLENGING

Too big · Good wind

⏰Best: Early morning

Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.

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