Massachusetts
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 13mph S winds.
Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 13mph S winds.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Miacomet Rd. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Miacomet Rd., 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: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 13mph out of the S.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 6s with light NNW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on NNW swell at 3s with 16mph N winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 22mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NE swell at 4s with strong N wind at 26mph. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on E swell at 10s with 16mph out of the NNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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Miacomet Rd. on Nantucket Island offers a accessible beach break with consistent sand-bottom peaks that work well for learners and intermediate surfers. The break benefits from Southern Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's southern exposure, providing playful waves in the 2-4 foot range on good days. This relatively sheltered beach has a mellow vibe and scenic New England character, making it an ideal spot to dial in your fundamentals.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Miacomet Rd. is 1-2ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. 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 Miacomet Rd. is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.4ft SSE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Miacomet Rd. is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Miacomet Rd. works best with a S swell and N 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 Miacomet Rd.. 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.
Miacomet Rd. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Miacomet Rd. on Nantucket Island offers a accessible beach break with consistent sand-bottom peaks that work well for learners and intermediate surfers. The break benefits from Southern Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's southern exposure, providing playful waves in the 2-4 foot range on good days. This relatively sheltered beach has a mellow vibe and scenic New England character, making it an ideal spot to dial in your fundamentals.
The prime season at Miacomet Rd. 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 Miacomet Rd. include rip currents, cold water temperature, occasional rocks in shorebreak. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Miacomet Rd. 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).
