Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Maguire Landing Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Maguire Landing Beach, Massachusetts. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: flat–flatft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and very poor conditions with 14mph S winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 14mph out of the SW.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 10mph W winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph from the W. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Maguire Landing Beach is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Massachusetts' South Shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and progressing. The beach-break setup provides consistent peaks throughout the sandbar, with the westward-facing orientation capturing Atlantic swells effectively during autumn storms and nor'easters. This quiet, accessible spot is ideal for surfers seeking a peaceful session away from crowded New England lineups.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Maguire Landing Beach is Flat with a 10.05s swell period. Wind is SSW at 7mph and 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 Maguire Landing Beach is Flat, produced by a 0.9ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft ESE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Maguire Landing Beach is Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Maguire Landing Beach works best with a E swell and W 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 Maguire Landing Beach. 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.
Maguire Landing Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Maguire Landing Beach is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Massachusetts' South Shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and progressing. The beach-break setup provides consistent peaks throughout the sandbar, with the westward-facing orientation capturing Atlantic swells effectively during autumn storms and nor'easters. This quiet, accessible spot is ideal for surfers seeking a peaceful session away from crowded New England lineups.
The prime season at Maguire Landing Beach 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 Maguire Landing Beach include rocks, cold water temperatures, strong currents during storms. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Maguire Landing Beach 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
