Massachusetts
1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 4s.
1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 4s.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·3-4+ft·Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on SE swell at 3s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on E swell at 6s with gentle WNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and very poor conditions.
Sun, Sep 6: 3–4ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 2-3+ft waves early on NE swell at 6s.
Mon, Sep 7: 3–4ft, 10s period, rated Good. First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on ENE swell at 10s with moderate WNW wind around 10mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 4.4s swell period. Wind is NE at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor. 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 2ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.4ft ESE secondary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Salisbury is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.7s swell period, and conditions rated Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
