Massachusetts
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Madaquecham, 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, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 10s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 5-6ft waves, moderate SW wind around 9mph, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 7s with moderate E wind around 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with strong SW wind at 15mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 21mph.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 4-5ft and poor with strong WSW wind at 22mph.
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Madaquecham is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Martha's Vineyard's south shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach receives consistent Atlantic swells, particularly during autumn months when nor'easters create quality waves with good shape and manageable power. This quiet, uncrowded spot is ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for a low-key session away from the busier New England breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Madaquecham is 3-4ft with a 9.5s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph 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 Madaquecham is 3-4ft, produced by a 3.2ft E primary swell at 10s, a 2.9ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.1ft WSW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Madaquecham is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Madaquecham works best with a S swell and N 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 Madaquecham. 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.
Madaquecham is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Madaquecham is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Martha's Vineyard's south shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach receives consistent Atlantic swells, particularly during autumn months when nor'easters create quality waves with good shape and manageable power. This quiet, uncrowded spot is ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for a low-key session away from the busier New England breaks.
The prime season at Madaquecham 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 Madaquecham include occasional currents, shallow water at low tide. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Madaquecham 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.
