Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Revere Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Revere Beach, Massachusetts. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SSW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with gentle WSW breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 8mph W winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle W breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
Revere Beach is New England's oldest public beach, stretching along the Massachusetts coastline just north of Boston, and it picks up northeast swells that funnel through Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The waves here tend to be mellow and forgiving, making it a great entry point for beginner surfers looking to get their feet wet in the New England surf scene. Fall brings the best combo of hurricane-generated swells and manageable winds, turning this urban beach into a genuinely fun spot with long, rolling waves across its wide sandy bottom.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Revere Beach is 0-1ft with a 10.15s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph and 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 Revere Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Revere Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 8.8s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Revere Beach works best with a NE swell and W 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 Revere 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.
Revere Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Revere Beach is New England's oldest public beach, stretching along the Massachusetts coastline just north of Boston, and it picks up northeast swells that funnel through Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The waves here tend to be mellow and forgiving, making it a great entry point for beginner surfers looking to get their feet wet in the New England surf scene. Fall brings the best combo of hurricane-generated swells and manageable winds, turning this urban beach into a genuinely fun spot with long, rolling waves across its wide sandy bottom.
The prime season at Revere 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 Revere Beach include crowds of swimmers in summer, cold water, jetties, boat traffic, urban runoff. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Revere 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
