Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Squibnocket for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Squibnocket, 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: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1ft on S swell at 6s with glassy conditions. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly very poor with 15mph SSW winds.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on SSE swell at 10s with 13mph SW winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor - fair with 8mph W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the W. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Squibnocket is a rugged, remote point break tucked into the southwestern corner of Martha's Vineyard, massachusetts, where the Atlantic delivers powerful, well-shaped waves over a cobblestone and rocky bottom. The spot faces northwest into Vineyard Sound's fetch and picks up south to southwest swells wrapping around the island's southwestern tip, producing punchy, hollow rides that reward surfers who make the trek to this secluded corner. Its relative inaccessibility keeps crowds minimal, making it a prized find for those willing to explore the Vineyard's wilder coastline.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Squibnocket is 0-1ft with a 6.05s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph and 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 Squibnocket is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 6s, a 0.6ft SSE secondary swell at 9s, a 0.5ft 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 Squibnocket is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.7s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Squibnocket works best with a SSW swell and SE 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 Squibnocket. 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.
Squibnocket is a point with a cobblestone bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Squibnocket is a rugged, remote point break tucked into the southwestern corner of Martha's Vineyard, massachusetts, where the Atlantic delivers powerful, well-shaped waves over a cobblestone and rocky bottom. The spot faces northwest into Vineyard Sound's fetch and picks up south to southwest swells wrapping around the island's southwestern tip, producing punchy, hollow rides that reward surfers who make the trek to this secluded corner. Its relative inaccessibility keeps crowds minimal, making it a prized find for those willing to explore the Vineyard's wilder coastline.
The prime season at Squibnocket 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 Squibnocket include rocks, cobblestone bottom, strong currents, cold water, remote location, limited access. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Squibnocket 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.
