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· Swell NNW 0.9m 18s

Good conditionsGO SURF

Waves

Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m

Long powerful waves· 18s

Wind

Almost no wind — glassy water0kph

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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)

1.1–2.3m face · Avg 15s

Primary swell NNW · 1.0m · 7s

Thu, Apr 30

1.1-1.7m

24h

7s

1.1-1.7m

03h

18s

1.1-1.7m

06h

18s

1.2-1.9m

09h

16.4s

1.3-2.0m

12h

16.4s

1.4-2.1m

15h

16.4s

1.4-2.2m

18h

16.4s

1.5-2.3m

21h

14.8s

Wave Height (meters)

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Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves

Thu, Apr 30

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Wind Speed (km/h)

Wind Gusts

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Recommendations by Level

CHALLENGING

Too big · Good wind

⏰Best: 03:00

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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