Conditions are pretty forgettable across the Northeast this morning — ankle-to-shin-high surf with long-period SE swell that looks better on paper than it rides. That said, the wind is cooperating nicely: Jenness and Old Orchard are getting true offshore flow, while most of Maine and Mass are seeing light cross-offshore — all spots checking in at ★1. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days with no meaningful swell on the horizon, so unless you're desperate to get wet, it's a good week to wax your board and wait.
Tiny and weak across the board this morning — we're talking knee-high to thigh-high at best, with the longest period energy (13s) keeping things semi-rideable at 56th Street, Atlantic City, and Long Beach Island, all sitting at a star. Light northerly winds are running cross to cross-offshore, which is about the best thing going right now. Conditions hold steady through tomorrow with no meaningful size increase on the horizon, so unless something unexpected fires up, it's a flat stretch ahead — good week to wax the board and wait.
Slim pickings across the NC coast this morning — everything's sitting at ★1 with waist-high or smaller surf. If you're going out, head to the Outer Banks where Avalon Pier, Duck Pier, Kill Devil Hills, and Oregon Inlet all have offshore or cross-offshore winds and that 12-13 second SE swell giving the waves at least some shape. Conditions look to hold steady through the next couple days, so don't expect any dramatic improvement — patience is the move right now.
Slim pickings across the Sunshine State this morning — everything's sitting at a 1-star rating with ankle-to-shin-high surf and mostly short-period wind swell. If you're determined to paddle out, Mayport Poles and North Jetty have the cleanest looks thanks to offshore and cross-offshore winds, and that 7-9 second period gives them the best shape in the lineup. Conditions hold steady through the next few days, so don't expect any dramatic improvement — keep an eye on long-range models but plan your sessions around the tides for now.
Small, onshore slop across the Texas coast this morning — Bob Hall Pier and Port Aransas Jetty are the best of a bad bunch at ★1, with 2.5–3ft of short-period wind chop getting roughed up by southerly winds blowing 11–16 mph straight into your face. Conditions stay steady through tomorrow with no meaningful improvement on the horizon, so don't be rearranging your schedule for this. Keep an eye on the longer-range charts for any frontal activity that might eventually clean things up.
Solid long-period SW swell filling in this morning with 15-second energy making even average breaks look decent. Best call right now is Malibu (★2.5) with that light offshore NW wind, followed by Silver Strand and the Venice/Santa Monica stretch all checking in at ★2.5 — winds are light cross-to-onshore but still manageable early. Swell's building through tomorrow so expect faces to jump another foot-plus over the next 24 hours; get on it before the afternoon sea breeze kicks things sideways.
Decent long-period energy rolling through this morning — Cable Landing tops the list at ★2.5 with 4-foot sets at 15 seconds, while 38th Avenue and Waddell Creek are both sitting at ★2.0 with that same quality swell. Winds are light across the board right now, though most spots are already dealing with cross-onshore or onshore flow, so get out early before it deteriorates further. Conditions look to hold fairly steady over the next few days — don't expect a dramatic jump, but that long-period pulse should keep some fun waves in the lineup.
Small and junky out there this morning — 3 to 3.5 feet at 7 seconds is barely worth getting off the couch, and everything's sitting at a 1-star rating across the board. Kalaloch, La Push Third, and Pacific Beach are your top picks, though "top" is relative today; light cross-offshore winds are the one bright spot keeping things semi-groomed. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days with no meaningful size or period improvement on the horizon, so don't cancel your weekend plans for this one.
South swell is holding steady with clean offshore trades making Bombora and Kaisers the picks of the day at ★3.5, with Queens Waikiki not far behind at ★3.0 — all running 3-4ft on that solid 14-second period. Trades are pumping 18-19mph offshore across the south-facing breaks, so conditions are groomed and glassy right now. Expect things to hold relatively steady through the next couple days before the swell gradually softens — get it while the wind cooperates.
Slim pickings across the island today — the west side spots like Dogmans, Steps, Indicators, and Maria's are all pulling a 1-star rating with knee-high south windswell at 5 seconds, though easterly winds are sitting offshore out there which is the one bright spot. Kikita has a touch of NNE energy with longer 12-second period but the cross winds aren't helping. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days, so don't expect a dramatic turnaround — best to stay patient and keep an eye on any building north swell.
