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Keyes Memorial Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Harding Beach1-2ftNauset Beach1-2+ftSouth Beach State Park5-6ft
Keyes Memorial Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
4-5ft
chest to head high
Swell Period
8.35s
Wind
8mph
SSW / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 10sESE
Wind Swell
4.1ft @ 8sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Fair - Good
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, 15mph out of the SW, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s ESE|11-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on SSW swell at 8s with moderate NNE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s S|10-12mph NNE
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Keyes Memorial Beach Surf Spot Guide

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

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.

Cold water temperaturesSeasonal offshore rocksRip currents

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

Keyes Memorial Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Keyes Memorial Beach?
The current wave height at Keyes Memorial Beach is 4-5ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Keyes Memorial Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Keyes Memorial Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Keyes Memorial Beach is 4-5ft, produced by a 0.3ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 4.1ft SSW wind swell swell at 8s. 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 Keyes Memorial Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Keyes Memorial Beach is Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.75s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.