Massachusetts
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SSW winds.
Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light SSW winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Chandy's for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Chandy's, Massachusetts. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on S swell at 4s and light NNW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 11mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 12mph N winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 3s with strong N wind at 14mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate NNW wind around 9mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
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Chandy's is a beach break located along the southwestern Massachusetts coastline near the Rhode Island border, picking up southeast and south swells that funnel into the area through Buzzards Bay and beyond. The spot faces northwest along its transect, meaning it benefits from refracted and wrapped swell energy, producing punchy, shifty peaks that reward surfers who can read the sandbars. Fall brings the best combination of hurricane groundswell and favorable winds, making it a seasonal favorite among local Massachusetts surfers.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Chandy's is 0-1ft with a 3.9s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Chandy's is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft S wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.9ft SSE secondary swell at 9s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Chandy's is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 1ft waves, a 2.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Chandy's works best with a SE swell and NW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Chandy's. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Chandy's is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Chandy's is a beach break located along the southwestern Massachusetts coastline near the Rhode Island border, picking up southeast and south swells that funnel into the area through Buzzards Bay and beyond. The spot faces northwest along its transect, meaning it benefits from refracted and wrapped swell energy, producing punchy, shifty peaks that reward surfers who can read the sandbars. Fall brings the best combination of hurricane groundswell and favorable winds, making it a seasonal favorite among local Massachusetts surfers.
The prime season at Chandy's is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Chandy's include shifting sandbars, strong currents, cold water, crowds during peak swell, rocky shoreline sections. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Chandy's 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
