New Hampshire
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Rye Rocks for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Rye Rocks, New Hampshire. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SE swell at 10s with calm winds. The SE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SSW breeze.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on SSE swell at 7s with 7mph W winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 1-2ft waves, 10mph WNW winds, poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sat, Jul 4: 2–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 15mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Rye Rocks is 1-2ft with a 9.5s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Rye Rocks is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft SE primary swell at 10s, a 0.4ft SSE 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 Rye Rocks is Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.5s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Rye Rocks works best with a NE swell and WNW 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 Rye Rocks. 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.
Rye Rocks is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Rye Rocks 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 Rye Rocks include rocks, sea urchins, sharp reef, strong currents, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
