Massachusetts
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 7mph from the SW.
Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 7mph from the SW.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Long Point for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Long Point, 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: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with moderate SW wind around 7mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 5s with gentle NNW breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on NNW swell at 3s. The NNE wind builds to around 16mph by afternoon.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong N wind at 18mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 9mph from the NNW.
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Long Point is a classic northeast-facing point break that wraps around a sandy peninsula on Cape Cod, offering peeling waves that work best during autumn swells when Atlantic storm systems send consistent NE groundswell. The relatively sheltered sandy point setup creates forgiving, mellow waves ideal for building skills, with the ability to handle moderate wave heights while maintaining shape. This scenic break attracts a steady stream of local surfers but rarely gets overwhelmed, making it a solid option for intermediate surfers seeking quality Cape Cod waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Long Point is 1-2ft with a 3.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 7mph. 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 Long Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.8ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.7ft SE wind swell swell at 5s, a 1.7ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Long Point is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Long Point 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 Long Point. 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.
Long Point is a point with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Long Point is a classic northeast-facing point break that wraps around a sandy peninsula on Cape Cod, offering peeling waves that work best during autumn swells when Atlantic storm systems send consistent NE groundswell. The relatively sheltered sandy point setup creates forgiving, mellow waves ideal for building skills, with the ability to handle moderate wave heights while maintaining shape. This scenic break attracts a steady stream of local surfers but rarely gets overwhelmed, making it a solid option for intermediate surfers seeking quality Cape Cod waves.
The prime season at Long Point 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 Long Point include currents around point, shallow water at low tide, crowded at peak times. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Long Point 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).
