Massachusetts
Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 1-2ft waves.
Hold off if you can — morning starts out very poor with 1-2ft waves.
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and very poor early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and very poor.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SE swell at 5s with gentle NNW breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 13mph N winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with strong N wind at 18mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 10s with 10mph from the N. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
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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 1-2ft with a 3.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 6mph. 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 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft S wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.9ft SE 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 Squibnocket is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 9.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. 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).
