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Gordon Pond Surf Forecast

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Gordon Pond surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
3-4ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
3.9s
Wind
10mph
SSW / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.0ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.4ft @ 8sSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Gordon Pond is a sheltered beach break located on Delaware's inland bay system, offering mellow, forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The protected bay orientation creates smaller, more manageable swell compared to the Atlantic-facing beaches, making it a perfect alternative during larger swells or for newer surfers seeking gentler conditions. With its sandy bottom and gradual break characteristics, this spot rewards patience and provides plenty of space for paddling out and practicing fundamental skills.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor - Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 5s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s E|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Gordon Pond Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Gordon Pond?
The current wave height at Gordon Pond is 3-4ft with a 3.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 10mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Gordon Pond surf forecast?
Our Gordon Pond forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.