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Nahant Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

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Nahant surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.6s
Wind
4mph
ENE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 5sSE
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 9sESE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 1Flat
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|5-11mph SSW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph NE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|9-10mph NE
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Forecast Charts

Nahant Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Nahant is a rocky peninsula jutting into Massachusetts Bay north of Boston, offering a raw and exposed surf experience that lights up during northeast and east swells generated by Atlantic storms. The spot faces nearly due east at roughly 82 degrees, allowing it to capture open-ocean energy that wraps around the rocky shoreline and produces punchy, powerful waves over a hard rock bottom. Nahant is a true New England gem — cold, honest, and rewarding for surfers willing to suit up in thick rubber and navigate a rugged coastal setup.

RocksCold waterStrong currentsShore breakKelpHeavy wetsuits required

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

Nahant Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Nahant?
The current wave height at Nahant is Flat with a 4.6s swell period. Wind is ENE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Nahant surf forecast?
Our Nahant 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 Nahant?
The current breaking wave height at Nahant is Flat, produced by a 1.3ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 0.7ft SE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.5ft ESE tertiary 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.
When is the best time to surf Nahant?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Nahant is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.