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Canyon
Wave 0.0 m · Wind 2 kts · Water 24°C
From the current forecast · graded 13h ago
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Slack Tue 19:13
Choptank River Bridge - Dorchester Count Side (Old Route 50 Bridge/Fishing Pier)
Tide rising · Station 8571892 · 0.8 km from site
Wave 0.1 m · Wind 7 kts · Water 28°C
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Water 13°C
13th Apostle
Water 13°C · 7mm or semi-dry + hood
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Historically most favorable in April · 3 yrs of model history
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