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Harding Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

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Harding Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
8.95s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 9sSE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 4sSSW

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 13mph SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s SE|13-18mph SW
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 17mph NNE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|14-17mph NE
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Sat
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Harding Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
S
Season
Fall

Harding Beach is a scenic sandy stretch located in Chatham, Massachusetts, on the elbow of Cape Cod, facing nearly due north into Nantucket Sound. The break here is typically gentle and rolling, as the sound buffers large open-ocean swells, making it best suited for beginners and longboarders looking for mellow, forgiving waves. Fall months bring the most consistent rideable surf as nor'easters push energy into the sound, giving this sheltered spot its best windows of action.

Strong currentsTidal shiftsCold waterRip currentsSwimmers in summer

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

Harding Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Harding Beach?
The current wave height at Harding Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Harding Beach surf forecast?
Our Harding 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 Harding Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Harding Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 2.5ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Harding Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Harding Beach is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.