Plymouth Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.4s
Wind
6mph
SSE / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 4sNNE
Wind Swell
1.8ft @ 3sSSW
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s NNE|6-11mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorPretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph NE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|12-14mph NE
Forecast Charts
Plymouth Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall
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.
Cold water temperaturesSeasonal crowdingUndertow during large swells
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Plymouth Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Plymouth Beach?
The current wave height at Plymouth Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.4s swell period. Wind is SSE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Plymouth Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Plymouth Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Plymouth Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.2ft NNE primary swell at 4s, a 1.8ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Plymouth Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Plymouth Beach is Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.