Salisbury Surf Forecast, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.6ft @ 5sENE
Secondary
0.8ft @ 6sSE
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 9sSE
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
FairExpect 2-3ft all day on ENE swell at 5s with 7mph from the SSW — nothing amazing but surfable.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|5-8mph S
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorAfternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 1-2ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|12-14mph NE
Forecast Charts
Salisbury Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Salisbury offers accessible beach breaks along Massachusetts's North Shore, with consistent sandbars that peel nicely during Eastern swells. The westward-facing beach catches Atlantic energy well during fall and winter months, providing fun, manageable waves perfect for building skills. This is a classic New England beach break that works best at mid to high tide when the sandbars are properly shaped.
Cold waterStrong currentsRocks at beach endsCrowded on weekends
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Salisbury Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Salisbury?
The current wave height at Salisbury is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Salisbury surf forecast?
Our Salisbury 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 Salisbury?
The current breaking wave height at Salisbury is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.6ft ENE primary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft SE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.5ft 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 Salisbury?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Salisbury is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.