Hampton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.91° N 70.81° W

Hampton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hampton Beach sea temperature is
16.0° C
3.0° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SE swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 29th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.8
SE
8
1.6
SSE
5
1.2
SE
5
2.3
SE
7
2.1
SE
7
2
ESE
7
1.4
E
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.3
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6
1
ENE
6
0.5
SE
9
0.5
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8
0.5
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9
0.5
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9
0.4
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8
0.3
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9
1
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
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Energy kJ
62
33
75
130
79
451
404
342
157
150
102
58
41
34
39
41
17
13
32
21
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
WSW
15
SE
30
SSE
20
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
10
ENE
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
E
5
SW
10
SSE
20
SE
10
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
11:00PM2.65m
11:41AM2.29m
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
Low Tide
5:02PM0.47m
5:49AM0.15m
5:43PM0.42m
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
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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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