Hampton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.91° N 70.81° W

Hampton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hampton Beach sea temperature is
19.0°C
0.2° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
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8
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8
0.5
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8
0.4
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7
0.4
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8
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
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8
0.3
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8
1.3
E
5
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E
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ESE
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1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
105
75
58
55
80
51
38
38
32
11
25
17
18
11
80
122
98
107
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
N
5
E
15
SSE
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
5
NW
20
ENE
15
SE
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
E
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:12PM2.70m
11:44AM2.44m
11:50PM2.75m
12:20PM2.54m
00:28AM2.77m
12:54PM2.63m
1:06AM2.77m
1:28PM2.72m
1:45AM2.75m
2:03PM2.79m
2:26AM2.69m
2:43PM2.82m
3:11AM2.60m
Low Tide
5:50AM0.09m
5:54PM0.25m
6:25AM0.03m
6:33PM0.16m
6:59AM-0.01m
7:12PM0.07m
7:33AM-0.03m
7:51PM0.01m
8:09AM-0.02m
8:34PM-0.03m
8:49AM0.02m
9:19PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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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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