Hampton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.91° N 70.81° W

Hampton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hampton Beach sea temperature is
18.8°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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hampton Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 23rd Aug)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
29
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(10 max)
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1
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0
1
0
1
0
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0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.8
SE
6
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SE
11
0.6
SE
6
0.6
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.9
SE
6
0.5
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
51
32
33
32
21
20
54
120
126
100
79
61
57
54
32
58
38
41
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
SSW
20
SSE
10
W
10
S
10
SE
10
S
15
SE
10
E
5
WSW
10
NNW
10
SE
15
N
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
8:58PM2.47m
9:41AM2.17m
9:47PM2.55m
10:26AM2.26m
10:31PM2.63m
11:07AM2.35m
11:12PM2.70m
11:44AM2.44m
11:50PM2.75m
12:20PM2.54m
00:28AM2.77m
12:54PM2.63m
1:06AM2.77m
Low Tide
3:49AM0.33m
3:48PM0.52m
4:34AM0.25m
4:33PM0.43m
5:14AM0.16m
5:14PM0.34m
5:50AM0.09m
5:54PM0.25m
6:25AM0.03m
6:33PM0.16m
6:59AM-0.01m
7:12PM0.07m
rain showers
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5:58
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7:32
7:31
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7:28
7:27
7:24
7:22
 mm
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
25
28
25
23
25
22
21
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Feels °C
21
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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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