Massachusetts
Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft.
Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft.
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. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and very poor conditions.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on SE swell at 5s and light winds out of the NW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 13mph NNE winds.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with 17mph N winds.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 10s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 10s with moderate NNW wind around 10mph. The SW wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and very poor by then.
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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 3.7s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated 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 1.7ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.7ft SE secondary swell at 9s, a 1.7ft SE wind swell swell at 5s. 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).
