Massachusetts
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.
Best window·Sunday 5PM–8PM·2-3ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wollaston Beach, 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: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 6s and light winds out of the NNE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 1-2ft waves early on ENE swell at 5s.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on NE swell at 6s.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only very poor at 2-3ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 0-1ft at poor.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wollaston Beach is 0-1ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 3mph. 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 Wollaston Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.7ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s, a 1.2ft ESE 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 Wollaston Beach is Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wollaston Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Wollaston Beach. 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.
Wollaston Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Wollaston Beach 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 Wollaston Beach include rip currents, cold water temperatures, seasonal undertow. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
