Crane Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Wingaersheek BeachFlat Cape Ann1-2ft Salisbury1-2ft

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

1-2ft

ankle to knee high

Swell Period

4.9s

Wind

6mph

NNE / Gusts 10mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Primary

2.2ft @ 5sNE

Secondary

1.1ft @ 6sSSE

Tertiary

0.5ft @ 9sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 311-2ft

Poor

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

5s ENE|4-12mph SSW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm

6s ESE|10-11mph ENE

Sat

3ft

Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Crane Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Intermediate

Crowd

Moderate

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

Crane Beach is a classic New England beach break located on Cape Ann's northeastern shore, offering consistent waves driven by Atlantic swells and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions suitable for developing surfers, with waves typically ranging from 2-6 feet during optimal conditions. This scenic break benefits from reliable fall swells while maintaining enough summer activity to make it a year-round destination for the regional surf community.

Cold water temperaturesRip currentsRocks at beach ends

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

Crane Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Crane Beach?

The current wave height at Crane Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is NNE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

How accurate is the Crane Beach surf forecast?

Our Crane Beach 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 Crane Beach?

The current breaking wave height at Crane Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft NE primary swell at 5s, a 1.1ft SSE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft SE tertiary 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.

When is the best time to surf Crane Beach?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Crane Beach is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.