Massachusetts
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.
Sat, May 16: 6–7ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. Dawn patrol is the move — 6-7ft on E swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 9s and moderate SW wind around 11mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate E wind around 7mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Wed, May 20: flat–flatft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with strong SW wind at 13mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 18mph by PM.
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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 5-7ft with a 9.65s swell period. Wind is SW at 12mph and conditions are rated Very Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Maguire Landing Beach is 5-7ft, produced by a 3.8ft E primary swell at 10s, a 0.9ft W 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 Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 7ft waves, a 9.65s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
