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Rye Rocks Surf Forecast, New Hampshire

New Hampshire

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Rye Rocks surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
4mph
NNE / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.3ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
1.2ft @ 7sSSE
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 9sSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with light winds out of the SSW and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up. Sea breeze fills back in by mid-afternoon so get on it early.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|4-9mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|12-14mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Rye Rocks Surf Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Rye Rocks is a rocky reef break located along New Hampshire's short Atlantic coastline, offering consistent waves during northeastern swells. The break works best when autumn storms push quality swell into the region, creating hollow waves over the exposed rock formations that characterize this rugged stretch of coast. This is a solid intermediate spot with relatively light crowds, making it a worthwhile alternative to the more crowded New England breaks to the north.

RocksSea urchinsSharp reefStrong currentsCold water

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

Rye Rocks Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rye Rocks?
The current wave height at Rye Rocks is 1-2+ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is NNE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Rye Rocks surf forecast?
Our Rye Rocks 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 Rye Rocks?
The current breaking wave height at Rye Rocks is 1-2+ft, produced by a 2.3ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 1.2ft SSE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.8ft SE 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 Rye Rocks?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rye Rocks is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.