Madaquecham Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Nobadeer5-6ft Nantucket8-9ft Miacomet Rd.4-5+ft

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

5-6ft

head high

Swell Period

8.35s

Wind

11mph

SSW / Gusts 24mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Wind Swell

8.9ft @ 8sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 315-6ft

Poor

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 16-7ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 6-7ft and poor with 19mph SW winds.

6am9am12pm3pm

9s SSW|19-22mph SW

Thu, Apr 23-4ft

Fair

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 8s with strong NE wind at 15mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm

7s SSW|13-16mph NNE

Sat

Forecast Charts

Madaquecham Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Beginner

Crowd

Light

Best Swell

Best Wind

Season

Fall

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.

Occasional currentsShallow water at low tide

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

Madaquecham Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Madaquecham?

The current wave height at Madaquecham is 5-6ft with a 8.35s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

How accurate is the Madaquecham surf forecast?

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.

What is the breaking wave height at Madaquecham?

The current breaking wave height at Madaquecham is 5-6ft, produced by a 8.9ft 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 Madaquecham?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Madaquecham is Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 4ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.