Massachusetts
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 14mph SSW winds and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 1-2ft waves with 14mph SSW winds and very poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Keyes Memorial Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Keyes Memorial Beach, Massachusetts. 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, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with strong SSW wind at 15mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the N.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 13mph from the N.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the N.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph NNW winds.
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Keyes Memorial Beach is a sandy beach break located on Cape Cod's south shore, offering accessible waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces northeast and picks up swell efficiently during autumn and winter months when Atlantic storm systems generate consistent groundswell. This protected beach offers a forgiving sandy bottom and mellow peaks perfect for building skills in a relatively sheltered New England setting.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Keyes Memorial Beach is 1-2ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Keyes Memorial Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.8ft S wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.9ft E wind swell swell at 4s, a 0.8ft E 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Keyes Memorial Beach is Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 4s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Keyes Memorial Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Keyes Memorial 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.
Keyes Memorial Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Keyes Memorial Beach is a sandy beach break located on Cape Cod's south shore, offering accessible waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces northeast and picks up swell efficiently during autumn and winter months when Atlantic storm systems generate consistent groundswell. This protected beach offers a forgiving sandy bottom and mellow peaks perfect for building skills in a relatively sheltered New England setting.
The prime season at Keyes Memorial 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 Keyes Memorial Beach include cold water temperatures, seasonal offshore rocks, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Keyes Memorial 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).
