Hampton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.91° N 70.81° W

Hampton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hampton Beach sea temperature is
16.4° C
2.7° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with E 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 (Jul 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 31st Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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49
79
93
216
395
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29
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:41PM2.69m
12:21PM2.34m
00:20AM2.73m
12:57PM2.40m
00:57AM2.75m
1:31PM2.47m
1:33AM2.74m
2:04PM2.53m
2:10AM2.72m
2:38PM2.59m
2:49AM2.67m
3:16PM2.65m
3:33AM2.60m
Low Tide
6:26AM0.10m
6:23PM0.37m
7:01AM0.06m
7:01PM0.31m
7:35AM0.02m
7:39PM0.26m
8:08AM0.01m
8:17PM0.21m
8:42AM0.01m
8:58PM0.17m
9:19AM0.03m
9:43PM0.14m
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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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