New Hampshire
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hampton Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. 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, 10s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with 8mph W winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with moderate W wind around 8mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Hampton Beach is a accessible sandy beach break on New Hampshire's Atlantic coast that works best during fall and winter swells when northeastern storms push consistent waves toward the WNW-facing shore. The mellow, forgiving sand bottom makes this an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a relatively sheltered New England setting. While often crowded on good days due to its proximity to Boston and convenient beach access, Hampton offers reliable waves during seasonal swell events and maintains a welcoming local vibe.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hampton Beach is 1ft with a 10.1s swell period. Wind is ESE at 10mph 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 Hampton Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SSE 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 Hampton Beach is Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 9.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hampton Beach works best with a NE swell and WNW 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 Hampton Beach. 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.
Hampton Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Hampton Beach is a accessible sandy beach break on New Hampshire's Atlantic coast that works best during fall and winter swells when northeastern storms push consistent waves toward the WNW-facing shore. The mellow, forgiving sand bottom makes this an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a relatively sheltered New England setting. While often crowded on good days due to its proximity to Boston and convenient beach access, Hampton offers reliable waves during seasonal swell events and maintains a welcoming local vibe.
The prime season at Hampton Beach 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 Hampton Beach include rocks near jetties, strong shore break at high tide, cold water temperatures. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Hampton 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
