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Marconi Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

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Marconi Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.7s
Wind
4mph
SSE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 9sSE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, strong SW wind at 15mph, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s SE|11-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

A slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor conditions with strong NNE wind at 17mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|15-17mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Marconi Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
ENE
Best Wind
WSW
Season
Fall

Marconi Beach is a stunning stretch of Atlantic-facing shoreline on the Outer Cape in massachusetts, nestled within the Cape Cod National Seashore near Wellfleet. Facing WSW into the Atlantic, this beach picks up northeast and east swells that wrap around the Cape's elbow, producing punchy, fast-breaking beach break waves on a sandy bottom. The dramatic eroding bluffs and remote setting make it one of the more scenic and uncrowded surf destinations in massachusetts, especially rewarding during fall when powerful nor'easters push consistent groundswell.

Strong rip currentsShore dumpCold waterRapidly changing conditionsLimited lifeguard presence

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

Marconi Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Marconi Beach?
The current wave height at Marconi Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Marconi Beach surf forecast?
Our Marconi 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Marconi Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Marconi Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 2.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Marconi Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Marconi Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.