HMO's Surf Report & Forecast

Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Current Surf Conditions

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Condition Rating

LOTUS Forecast
POOR

Surf Height

6-8FT

Overhead to well overhead

LOTUS Forecast

Swell

9.4FT9s
SSW197º
LOTUS Forecast

Wind

14KTSSSE

25kts gusts, Onshore

Model Forecast
Satellite map of location

Tide

0.7FT

Temperature

85°F

spotName Wind & Weather
84ºF

Rashguard

Kurt Korte

Panhandle Forecast

Kurt Korte •

Today

Well overhead surf as Bertha passes by. Strong SE to S winds limit options.

No shortage of surf as the center of Bertha passes just offshore. It is head high to well overhead but stormy for all but the most protected spots.

We'll have strong SSE to S winds most of the day which is going to negatively impact the shape and quality of the surf. That said, not often we have waves this size in the summer, so I'd be ready to work and make the most of it. Know your limits if you do decide to paddle out.

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HMO's Surf Guide

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