Massachusetts
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle ESE breeze.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle ESE breeze.
Best window·Monday 6AM–9AM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Scituate, 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: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light ESE winds.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 1-2ft with light N winds. 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.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with strong N wind at 16mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly very poor with 22mph out of the N.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Fair - Good. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 11mph NW winds, fair - good conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
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Scituate is a New England gem tucked along the South Shore of massachusetts, picking up east and northeast swells that funnel into Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The break offers punchy, fast-peeling waves best suited to intermediate surfers comfortable handling cold water and variable conditions. Fall delivers the magic here, as post-tropical and nor'easter swells combine with offshore westerly winds to produce some of the most powerful and cleanest surf the region has to offer.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Scituate is 0-1ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is ESE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Scituate is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft SE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.1ft E 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 Scituate is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Scituate 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 Scituate. 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.
Scituate is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Scituate is a New England gem tucked along the South Shore of massachusetts, picking up east and northeast swells that funnel into Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The break offers punchy, fast-peeling waves best suited to intermediate surfers comfortable handling cold water and variable conditions. Fall delivers the magic here, as post-tropical and nor'easter swells combine with offshore westerly winds to produce some of the most powerful and cleanest surf the region has to offer.
The prime season at Scituate 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 Scituate include rocks, strong currents, cold water, jetties, nor'easter shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Scituate 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).
