Massachusetts
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 16mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with 10mph from the SW and poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on SSW swell at 7s with 13mph from the E. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong SW wind at 15mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 21mph by PM.
Wed, May 20: 4–5ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 4-5ft and mostly poor with 22mph WSW winds.
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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 2-3ft with a 9.5s swell period. Wind is WSW at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Miacomet Rd. is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.9ft SSE primary swell at 9s, a 2.9ft E secondary swell at 10s, a 1ft WSW wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Sunday from 7 AM to 10 AM with 6ft waves, a 6.3s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
