Small, weak swell running up the Maine coast this morning with the best conditions at Reid State Park (★1.5) where westerly winds are keeping it cross-offshore on waist-high sets — worth a dawn patrol if you're desperate. Fortunes Rocks, Old Orchard, and Scarborough are all sitting at ★1.0 with clean offshore flow, but 1.5 feet at 8 seconds isn't exactly pumping. Conditions hold steady through the next few days, so don't cancel any plans waiting for a magic swell — this is what we've got for now.
Tiny, mushy SSE windswell is limping in across the whole Mid-Atlantic this morning — everything's sitting at a 1-star rating, so don't get too excited. The offshore flow is the one bright spot, with light westerlies keeping faces clean from Assateague and OC Inlet down through Avalon; Atlantic City is showing the best numbers at 1.9ft, but that's still pretty humble. Conditions hold steady through the next few days with no meaningful size on the horizon, so unless something develops, this stretch stays small.
Pretty forgettable out there this morning — every spot is sitting at a 1-star with small, short-period south and southeast swell that's already fading. Atlantic Beach and Cape Hatteras have the most size at around 2.7-2.8ft, and both are seeing favorable offshore or cross-offshore winds, making them your best bets if you're desperate to get wet. Conditions only trend smaller through the next couple days, so unless a new swell develops, don't expect much relief from this flat stretch.
Scraping the bottom of the barrel this morning — Florida's running a flat 1-star across the board with ankle-to-knee-high mush and mostly short-period SE/E windswell. If you're desperate, Amelia Island, Atlantic Beach, and Cocoa Beach Pier have the cleanest looks thanks to offshore or cross-offshore flow, but we're talking 1-star sessions at best. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days with no meaningful size on the horizon, so this is a good week to wax the car instead of the board.
Rough go out there this morning — every spot across the Gulf is sitting at a 1-star with onshore SE winds 12-18 mph chopping things up, even with 4-foot faces on offer. Matagorda is your best bet if you need a fix, with the lightest winds of the bunch, but don't expect miracles. Conditions are fading from here, so the next few days look to stay flat and junky — check back mid-week for any signs of life.
Clean long-period SW swell running this morning — 14 seconds is doing the work even if the size is modest. San Onofre has the best wind right now with true offshore flow, while Lower and Upper Trestles are cross-offshore and worth the drive; all three sitting at ★2.5. Conditions hold steady through the next couple of days, so no dramatic swings expected — pick your tide and go.
Clean SSW groundswell is filling in nicely up and down the coast, with Point Arena and San Simeon leading the pack at ★3 on long-period energy in the 14-15 second range. Point Arena has the best wind situation right now with light cross-offshore flow keeping faces clean. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days, so no urgent reason to rush — just pick your window before the sea breeze kicks and you'll find something worth paddling out for.
Catch it early — Shi Shi is your best bet this morning at ★3.5 with that cross-offshore SE wind keeping faces clean, and Rialto's running ★3.0 with a manageable cross breeze before things turn. Most of the coast is already onshore and fading hard, with faces expected to drop 3-4 feet through tomorrow. Enjoy what's left today; the next 2-3 days look smaller and messier as this swell continues to back off.
Small but clean south swell running this morning — 2-3 feet at 13 seconds with cross-offshore trades keeping faces tidy. Ala Moana Bowls, Barbers Point, White Plains, and the Waikiki lineup are all checking in at ★2, with Publics getting the best of the ENE wind angle. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days, so don't expect anything to light up — just consistent, workable surf for those willing to put in the paddle.
Slim pickings across the island this morning — everything's sitting at ★1 with ankle-to-knee-high surf and not much to get excited about. Best bets for clean water are Crash Boat and Gas Chambers on the west side, where offshore easterlies are at least keeping faces tidy, though the swell is barely there. Conditions hold steady through the next couple days, so don't expect a dramatic turnaround — keep an eye on any new NNE pulses that could breathe a little life into the north-facing spots like Aviones and La Pared.
