Hampton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.91° N 70.81° W

Hampton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hampton Beach sea temperature is
17.3°C
0.8° 

Hampton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hampton Beach surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, E swell with 4,055 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hampton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Hampton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hampton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 25th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 25th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 25th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hampton Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Monday
21
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.8
ENE
5
1
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4
1.4
ENE
6
0.7
SE
8
1.2
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7
1.8
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7
1.9
ESE
8
2
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9
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9
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10
2.5
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11
3.5
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12
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11
3.5
E
10
3
E
10
2.4
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
16
29
37
150
66
124
277
450
651
1026
1011
1752
3331
4055
3488
2498
1677
916
Wind (km/h)
20
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NNE
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20
NE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:10AM2.12m
8:19PM2.42m
9:02AM2.20m
9:11PM2.50m
9:47AM2.32m
9:56PM2.59m
10:26AM2.45m
10:37PM2.67m
11:03AM2.59m
11:17PM2.73m
11:38AM2.72m
11:57PM2.77m
Low Tide
2:12AM0.43m
2:17PM0.61m
3:07AM0.37m
3:12PM0.51m
3:52AM0.27m
3:59PM0.39m
4:31AM0.18m
4:41PM0.25m
5:07AM0.10m
5:22PM0.11m
5:43AM0.03m
6:02PM-0.02m
heavy rain
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6:28
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6:45
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 mm
14
13
2
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Temp °C
15
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11
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Feels °C
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Information about the Hampton Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hampton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hampton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hampton Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hampton Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Hampton Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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