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· Swell WNW 1.0m 12s

Good conditionsGO SURF

Waves

Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m

Nice long waves· 12s

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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Monday, May 4, 2026

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.2–1.9m face · Avg 10s

Primary swell WNW · 1.0m · 7s

Tue, May 5

1.2-1.9m

24h

6.8s

1.2-1.9m

03h

8.2s

1.2-1.9m

06h

12s

1.2-1.9m

09h

12.7s

1.2-1.9m

12h

11.9s

1.2-1.9m

15h

10.9s

1.2-1.9m

18h

9.7s

1.2-1.9m

21h

9.8s

Wave Height (meters)

Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed

Tue, May 5

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03h

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06h

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09h

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12h

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15h

N

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18h

N

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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: 21:00

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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