Massachusetts
Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and very poor early on.
Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and very poor early on.
Best window·Friday 11AM–2PM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Marconi Beach, Massachusetts. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 4s with 8mph from the S. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3+ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Hold off if you can — morning starts out fair with 2-3+ft waves. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3+ft at fair.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with strong NNE wind at 14mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 19mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 3-4ft and very poor conditions with strong N wind at 26mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on NE swell at 10s.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Marconi Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. 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 Marconi Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.7ft SSE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.8ft SE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Marconi Beach is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Marconi Beach works best with a ENE swell and WSW 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 Marconi 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.
Marconi Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Marconi 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 Marconi Beach include strong rip currents, shore dump, cold water, rapidly changing conditions, limited lifeguard presence. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
