Swell Summary

Surf along north facing shores should see an increase by Thursday as a short-period north swell arrives. This small bump is expected to peak on Friday out of the north to north-northeast direction. A fetch of strong trade winds developing far northeast of the state Wednesday into Thursday should produce a moderate increase along east and select north facing shores Friday into the weekend. Otherwise, a small bump from the northwest is expected this weekend.

Mainly background south and southeast energy is expected along south facing shores over the next few days. A small to moderate long- period south swell will boost south shore surf this weekend with surf heights back up to around the September average (6 feet) this weekend.

NORTH SHORE

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Surf: Stomach to shoulder high NNE short period wind swell in the morning builds in the afternoon with occasional sets up to head high.

Conditions: Choppy/disorganized with NE winds 20-25mph in the morning decreasing to 15-20mph in the afternoon.

SOUTH SHORE

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Surf: Small scale (ankle to knee high) surf.

Conditions: Semi clean/textured with NNE winds 25-30mph in the morning decreasing to 20-25mph in the afternoon.

WEST SIDE

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Surf: Waist to stomach high NNE short period wind swell with occasional chest high sets.

Conditions: Fairly clean in the morning with NE winds 20-25mph. Clean conditions for the afternoon as the winds lighten to 15-20mph.

Data Courtesy of NOAA.gov and SwellInfo.com