New Hampshire
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light SW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the ESE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SW wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 10mph from the WSW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
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Seabrook Beach is New Hampshire's most accessible surf break, sitting along the state's brief but charming Atlantic coastline near the Massachusetts border. The beach faces WNW into the Gulf of Maine, picking up northeast and east swells that wrap into the shoreline to produce mellow, punchy beach break waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. Fall brings the most consistent surf as Atlantic storm systems push energy up the coast, and the uncrowded lineup reflects New Hampshire's underrated surf culture.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Seabrook Beach is 1-2ft with a 10.05s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Seabrook Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.9ft E primary swell at 10s, a 0.8ft SW 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 Seabrook Beach is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.05s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Seabrook Beach 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 Seabrook Beach. 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.
Seabrook Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Seabrook Beach is New Hampshire's most accessible surf break, sitting along the state's brief but charming Atlantic coastline near the Massachusetts border. The beach faces WNW into the Gulf of Maine, picking up northeast and east swells that wrap into the shoreline to produce mellow, punchy beach break waves ideal for beginners and longboarders. Fall brings the most consistent surf as Atlantic storm systems push energy up the coast, and the uncrowded lineup reflects New Hampshire's underrated surf culture.
The prime season at Seabrook Beach 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 Seabrook Beach include cold water, rip currents, strong winds, seasonal nor'easters, rocky jetties nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Seabrook Beach 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
