Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Marconi Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with 14mph S winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with 14mph SW winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate W wind around 10mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph from the W. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
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 1ft with a 10.15s swell period. Wind is S at 6mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Marconi Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.7ft ESE primary 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 Marconi Beach is Saturday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
