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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.
Sat, May 16: flat–flatft, 10s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with light winds out of the E. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph SW winds.
Wed, May 20: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SW wind around 9mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
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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 Flat with a 9.95s swell period. Wind is WSW at 9mph and 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 Flat, produced by a 2.8ft E primary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft WSW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.4s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
