New Hampshire
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at The Wall, 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: 5–6ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 5-6ft waves on ESE swell at 10s and calm winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SW and dropping conditions to fair.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SSE swell at 6s with light SW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 17mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in 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. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 10mph from the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
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The Wall is one of New Hampshire's most consistent surf spots, tucked along the short but scrappy stretch of coastline near Hampton Beach. Facing WNW into the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and delivers punchy, fast-breaking waves that can surprise surfers with their power given the region's modest reputation. What makes this spot special is the seawall structure nearby that gives it its name, helping to focus wave energy and occasionally creating hollow, well-defined peaks on the right swell and tide combination.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at The Wall is 5-6ft with a 10.1s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph and conditions are rated Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at The Wall is 5-6ft, produced by a 3.9ft ESE primary swell at 10s. 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 The Wall is Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 6ft waves, a 10.1s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
The Wall 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 The Wall. 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.
The Wall is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. The Wall is one of New Hampshire's most consistent surf spots, tucked along the short but scrappy stretch of coastline near Hampton Beach. Facing WNW into the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and delivers punchy, fast-breaking waves that can surprise surfers with their power given the region's modest reputation. What makes this spot special is the seawall structure nearby that gives it its name, helping to focus wave energy and occasionally creating hollow, well-defined peaks on the right swell and tide combination.
The prime season at The Wall 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 The Wall include rocks, strong currents, cold water, localism, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our The Wall 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.
