Massachusetts
Midday is the call — 0-1ft waves with calm winds and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 0-1ft waves with calm winds and very poor conditions.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Plymouth Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Plymouth 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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Aim for the middle of the day — 1-2ft on SE swell at 3s with barely a breath of wind. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate N wind around 7mph.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with 16mph out of the N.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 18mph NNE winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 8mph NW winds.
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Plymouth Beach is a accessible sandy beach break located on Massachusetts Bay, offering forgiving peaks suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces SSW, capturing Atlantic swells that typically arrive in fall and winter months, with consistent sand bottom providing a soft landing for paddlers. This historic coastal town offers a mellow, scenic setting where you can enjoy smaller, manageable waves without the intensity of more exposed New England breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Plymouth Beach is 0-1ft with a 3.2s swell period. Wind is ENE at 1mph. 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 Plymouth Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.8ft S wind swell swell at 3s, a 1.6ft E wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.3ft 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Plymouth Beach is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Plymouth Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Plymouth 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.
Plymouth Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Plymouth Beach is a accessible sandy beach break located on Massachusetts Bay, offering forgiving peaks suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces SSW, capturing Atlantic swells that typically arrive in fall and winter months, with consistent sand bottom providing a soft landing for paddlers. This historic coastal town offers a mellow, scenic setting where you can enjoy smaller, manageable waves without the intensity of more exposed New England breaks.
The prime season at Plymouth 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 Plymouth Beach include cold water temperatures, seasonal crowding, undertow during large swells. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Plymouth 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).
