Hampton Beach surfForecast / New Hampshire / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 EDT
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Hampton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hampton Beach sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hampton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.8
SSE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
29
21
13
13
13
13
14
15
15
14
14
14
16
53
140
136
91
58
35
19
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
W
15
NW
10
SE
5
SSE
15
NNE
5
E
20
SSE
5
W
15
ENE
10
SE
5
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
NNW
10
SSW
15
W
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
3:04PM2.65m
3:13AM3.01m
4:06PM2.60m
4:16AM2.87m
5:09PM2.57m
5:21AM2.73m
6:10PM2.56m
6:26AM2.61m
7:10PM2.58m
7:31AM2.51m
8:08PM2.62m
8:34AM2.45m
9:01PM2.66m
Low Tide
9:03AM-0.34m
9:14PM0.10m
10:01AM-0.23m
10:17PM0.19m
11:03AM-0.11m
11:23PM0.26m
12:04PM-0.00m
00:30AM0.29m
1:04PM0.10m
1:37AM0.28m
2:03PM0.18m
2:42AM0.23m
2:59PM0.25m
3:39AM0.17m
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
11
5
Temp °C
28
29
24
13
14
14
14
16
15
13
13
13
12
12
10
11
19
20
21
24
22
26
27
22
11
11
11
10
11
9
9
9
10
8
6
7
9
18
19
18
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
4
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
12
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
12
29
21
13
13
13
13
14
7
15
14
14
14
8
3
140
136
91
58
35
19
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
NE
4
0.3
SSE
3
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
14
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
18
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.3
NNE
4
Energy kJ
26
5
7
3
2
2
7
15
4
1
6
3
6
5
5
5
4
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
12
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
E
15
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
5
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
3
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
5
3
1
4
8
1
4
7
4
1
3
6
5
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.6
NE
4
0.5
SSE
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.6
S
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
NE
3
0.3
E
3
0.2
S
3
0.4
SE
3
0.8
SSE
4
1.1
SE
5
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
N
4
Energy kJ
3
2
1
15
4
1
8
2
2
1
1
2
16
53
3
3
2
5
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
386
42
193
181
328
328
933
882
328
912
1287
799
891
1287
297
0
2
0
0
42
181
Best forecast wave conditions in New Hampshire
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
4
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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