Horseneck Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.50° N 71.05° W

Horseneck Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Horseneck Beach sea temperature is
22.1°C
0.9° 

Horseneck Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Horseneck Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 75 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horseneck Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Horseneck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Honestly, the outlook for Horseneck Beach over the next couple of weeks is rough. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with next to nothing rideable. The data shows the first real chance of anything half-decent doesn’t pop up until Thursday, the 3rd of September, and even then, it’s a marginal call. That’s over a week of flat, choppy junk or clean but tiny waves. For a spot like this, a blank run of that length isn’t totally out of the ordinary, but it stings.

The Long Haul (Now to late August)

Forget about it. Swells are tiny, barely scraping 2 ft, and the period is short – we’re talking 3 to 9 seconds of weak, wind-affected slop. The combined energy is in the weak range (often under 100), so there’s just no push. Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore from the SW, which chops up what little is there. There are a few glassy moments, like Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August in the mornings, but with swell heights at 1 ft to 2 ft, it’s a lake. Not worth paddling out.

A Glimmer of Hope (Early September)

We finally see a shift around Wednesday, the 2nd of September. The swell period starts to climb into the 12-to-15-second range, bringing in some proper groundswell energy. The combined energy on Wednesday the 2nd hits 62, and Thursday the 3rd pushes up to 109 (moderate energy). The swell direction is settling on SSE, which is close to the optimum SE direction for this break.

The standout here is Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September. We’ve got 2 ft of swell from the SSE, with a 13-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which will wrap in with more shape than the short-period junk we’ve seen. The wind whips around to a clean 12 mph offshore from the NNW, creating clean conditions. The water temp is around 72°F, about normal for this time of year. This is the one session that’s surfable, but the quality is “very ordinary.” It’s a beginner break, so 2 ft is fine, but don’t expect barrels.

The morning of Friday the 4th of September also has clean conditions with a 13-second SSE swell at 1 ft, and combined energy at 69. It’s smaller, but clean. Crowds at Horseneck can be a problem sometimes, but with this weak of a forecast, you might have it to yourself.

The Best of a Bad Bunch

If you’re desperate, the best on offer is Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September. The offshore wind and long-period groundswell are the only positive signs in the 16-day window. It’s the only slot that breaks through the "poor" rating. The rest of the period is a write-off for paddle surfing. With these low waves and persistent cross-shore winds, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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6
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6
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6
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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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17
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
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WNW
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High Tide
5:45PM0.83m
6:00AM0.74m
6:32PM0.87m
6:46AM0.80m
7:11PM0.92m
7:26AM0.87m
7:45PM0.96m
8:02AM0.93m
8:20PM1.00m
8:39AM0.98m
8:55PM1.02m
9:15AM1.02m
9:33PM1.02m
Low Tide
00:12AM0.21m
11:48AM0.17m
00:52AM0.16m
12:37PM0.13m
1:28AM0.11m
1:22PM0.09m
2:03AM0.06m
2:04PM0.05m
2:35AM0.02m
2:44PM0.03m
3:06AM-0.01m
3:24PM0.02m
3:38AM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Horseneck Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Horseneck Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horseneck Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horseneck 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 (Horseneck 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).

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