New Hampshire
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jenness Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jenness 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: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on SE swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light SSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with moderate W wind around 7mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the W.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jenness Beach is 1-2ft with a 9.4s swell period. Wind is SE at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jenness Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft ESE secondary swell at 11s, 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 Jenness Beach is Tuesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 3.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jenness 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 Jenness 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.
Jenness Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Jenness 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 Jenness Beach include rocky outcrops, strong shore break, cold water temperatures, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
