Massachusetts
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 9s and glassy conditions. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Fair. Midday is the call — 3-4ft waves with light winds out of the SW and fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on S swell at 7s with 7mph from the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 9mph SW winds.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 3-4ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor.
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Lucy Vincent Beach is a scenic surf spot on the south shore of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, facing northwest toward Vineyard Sound and catching south to southwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's coastline. The beach produces punchy, fast-breaking waves over a sandy bottom, with conditions varying from mellow rollers on smaller swells to more powerful, hollow sections when larger groundswells hit in fall and winter. Its relative remoteness on the Vineyard makes it a cherished local gem, offering a quintessential New England surf experience with dramatic clay cliffs as a backdrop.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lucy Vincent is 2-3ft with a 9.4s swell period. Wind is WSW at 8mph 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 Lucy Vincent is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.2ft SSE primary 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 Lucy Vincent is Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lucy Vincent works best with a SSW swell and SE 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 Beach is a scenic surf spot on the south shore of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, facing northwest toward Vineyard Sound and catching south to southwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's coastline. The beach produces punchy, fast-breaking waves over a sandy bottom, with conditions varying from mellow rollers on smaller swells to more powerful, hollow sections when larger groundswells hit in fall and winter. Its relative remoteness on the Vineyard makes it a cherished local gem, offering a quintessential New England surf experience with dramatic clay cliffs as a backdrop.
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 rocks, strong currents, cold water, localism, rip 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
