Massachusetts
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSE swell at 4s.
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SSE swell at 4s.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lucy Vincent for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lucy Vincent, 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 Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on SSE swell at 4s.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 4s with light winds out of the NNW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the SW and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 0-1ft waves early on N swell at 3s.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 4s with 17mph out of the N. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 11s and 10mph NNW winds. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
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Lucy Vincent is a protected beach break on Martha's Vineyard's south shore that catches southern Atlantic swell and produces consistent, peeling waves ideal for intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create forgiving conditions, though the beach's popular status and limited access mean you'll share the lineup during good conditions. Fall delivers the most reliable swell and favorable offshore winds from the northwest.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lucy Vincent is 1-2ft with a 3.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lucy Vincent is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.5ft SE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.2ft SSE tertiary swell at 9s, a 0.8ft SE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Lucy Vincent is Monday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 1ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lucy Vincent works best with a S swell and NW 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 Lucy Vincent. 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.
Lucy Vincent is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Lucy Vincent is a protected beach break on Martha's Vineyard's south shore that catches southern Atlantic swell and produces consistent, peeling waves ideal for intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom and gradual slope create forgiving conditions, though the beach's popular status and limited access mean you'll share the lineup during good conditions. Fall delivers the most reliable swell and favorable offshore winds from the northwest.
The prime season at Lucy Vincent 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 Lucy Vincent include limited beach access, crowds during swells, occasional strong currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lucy Vincent 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).
