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Jenness Beach Surf Forecast, New Hampshire

New Hampshire

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Jenness Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
4mph
NNE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
1.2ft @ 7sSSE
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 9sSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the S. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|4-9mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|12-14mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Jenness Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

Jenness Beach offers accessible sandy beach breaks along New Hampshire's Atlantic coast, with a westerly-facing orientation that captures northeastern Atlantic swells and autumn storms. The sandy bottom provides forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a relatively sheltered setting. This popular local break can get crowded during good conditions, but remains a reliable option for New England surfers seeking consistent beach break action without venturing too far offshore.

Rocky outcropsStrong shore breakCold water temperaturesOccasional rip currents

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

Jenness Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jenness Beach?
The current wave height at Jenness Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is NNE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Jenness Beach surf forecast?
Our Jenness 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 Jenness Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Jenness Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.3ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SSE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.8ft 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 Jenness Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jenness Beach is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.