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Wollaston Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

Wollaston Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.45s
Wind
4mph
E / Gusts 9mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 4sNE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 6sSE
Tertiary
0.3ft @ 10sESE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle WSW breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 9mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|3-9mph SW
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ENE|11-13mph NE
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Wollaston Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

Wollaston Beach is a forgiving sandy beach break located on the Atlantic coast of Massachusetts, offering consistent small to medium waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The southerly-facing orientation captures Atlantic swells effectively during autumn and winter months when North Atlantic storms generate the most reliable groundswell. The sandy bottom provides a safe learning environment with gentle transitions, making it a popular local spot for building fundamentals.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Wollaston Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Wollaston Beach?
The current wave height at Wollaston Beach is 1-2+ft with a 4.45s swell period. Wind is E at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Wollaston Beach surf forecast?
Our Wollaston 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Wollaston Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Wollaston Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.4ft NE primary swell at 4s, a 0.3ft SE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary 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.
When is the best time to surf Wollaston Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Wollaston Beach is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.