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Gordon Pond Surf Forecast, Delaware

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Delaware

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Gordon Pond surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
3.9ft @ 6sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 17mph out of the SSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|13-17mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and moderate E wind around 7mph. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|7-15mph NE
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Sat
4ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Gordon Pond Surf 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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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Gordon Pond Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Gordon Pond?
The current wave height at Gordon Pond is 1-2ft with a 6s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Gordon Pond?
The current breaking wave height at Gordon Pond is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 3.9ft S wind swell swell at 6s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Gordon Pond?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Gordon Pond is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 4ft waves, a 7.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.