Moon phase

New moon and full moon create spring tides (largest range) — excellent times to metal detect at low tide.

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7-day weather & detecting outlook

The big score at the top is the live map pin score (4-hour cache). Each day below has a predicted location score for this beach: day 1 matches the map; later days move up/down with forecast wind, waves, tide & moon energy.

Building week forecast…

Tide chart

NOAA CO-OPS predicted water levels (ft MLLW). Low tide often exposes more cut and black sand.

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Hourly wind & waves

Next several days, hourly. Higher wind/waves generally favor cut sand and black sand lines.

Time	Wind	Gust	Waves	Temp	Rain %

How to read this beach

Green days — energy for erosion, cut banks, and exposed targets.
Calm / low-score days — sand often builds up; wait for the next blow.
24-hour memory on the map — a strong overnight still rates “good” the next morning.

Disclaimer — is it legal to hunt here?

Always check whether metal detecting is legal at this beach before you hunt. Beach Detect only estimates weather and detecting conditions. It does not mean detecting is allowed. Laws and rules vary by city, county, state park, national park/seashore, wildlife refuge, military land, and private property. Confirm access, permits, and local ordinances with the land manager or property owner. Respect no-dig zones, cultural sites, and wildlife. You are responsible for hunting legally and safely.