HMO's Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR

Surf Height

2-3FT

Thigh to waist

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

4.5FT6s
ESE123º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

9KTSE

12kts gusts, Cross-shore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

2.0FT

Temperature

80°F

spotName Wind & Weather
78ºF

Rashguard

Rob Mitstifer

Panhandle Forecast

Rob Mitstifer •

Today

Chest high surf central/western beaches as E windswell builds in. Moderate ESE winds.

Better spots see peaks up to chest+ high this morning. Surf is nothing great but it is summer and it's rideable. Shape/form okay for what it is. The direction means very small surf for PCB though, so look west for more size. Strong ESE winds, so look to the west side of piers/jetties for best conditions.

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HMO's Surf Guide

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