New Hampshire
Expect 1-2ft waves early on SE swell at 4s.
Expect 1-2ft waves early on SE swell at 4s.
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Expect 1-2ft waves early on SE swell at 3s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair - Good. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s and light winds out of the WNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and very poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 0-1ft at very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on NE swell at 6s with 16mph N winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 10s with 10mph from the WNW. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 1-2ft with a 4.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 2mph. 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.9ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.4ft ESE 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 Hampton Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. 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).
