Massachusetts
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 2ft and very poor with strong SW wind at 16mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSW swell at 7s with 11mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 16mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate WNW wind around 8mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle WNW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
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 1ft with a 6.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Chandy's is 1ft, produced by a 0.7ft S primary swell at 6s, a 0.3ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.5s 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
