Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Salisbury for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Salisbury, 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: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ESE swell at 10s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSW.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 10s with 7mph W winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate W wind around 8mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ESE swell at 9s with light winds out of the W. The W wind kicks in by afternoon — 15mph and very poor by then.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Salisbury is 1-2ft with a 10.05s swell period. Wind is ESE 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 Salisbury is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft ESE primary swell at 10s, a 0.5ft 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 Salisbury is Wednesday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 9.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Salisbury works best with a E 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 Salisbury. 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.
Salisbury is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Salisbury 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 Salisbury include cold water, strong currents, rocks at beach ends, crowded on weekends. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
