Massachusetts
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.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Expect 2-3ft all day on E swell at 10s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 17mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the ESE. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph from the SW.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate WSW wind around 8mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.
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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 2-3ft with a 10.05s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Revere Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.4ft E primary swell at 10s. 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 Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 10.05s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
