Nahant Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.42° N 70.90° W

Issued: 7 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nahant Beach sea temperature is
15.0° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Nahant Beach surf forecast from 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with 36 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nahant Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Nahant Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nahant Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.6
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
E
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.6
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
21
7
12
19
21
10
9
6
4
36
8
12
11
10
10
11
23
17
19
19
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
N
5
N
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
SE
5
WSW
10
SW
5
W
10
W
15
ENE
10
E
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NE
15
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:23PM2.79m
7:54AM2.49m
8:16PM2.78m
8:52AM2.43m
9:05PM2.79m
9:45AM2.41m
9:52PM2.80m
10:34AM2.41m
10:37PM2.83m
11:19AM2.43m
11:19PM2.86m
12:01PM2.46m
00:00AM2.88m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.33m
1:41AM0.32m
1:52PM0.42m
2:39AM0.30m
2:43PM0.49m
3:33AM0.27m
3:32PM0.52m
4:21AM0.23m
4:18PM0.52m
5:05AM0.20m
5:02PM0.50m
5:45AM0.16m
5:44PM0.47m
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
8:23
 mm
10
4
6
6
Temp °C
20
17
16
23
27
24
24
26
23
20
25
24
19
19
18
22
23
21
23
25
23
Feels °C
22
18
17
22
25
22
23
24
22
20
26
24
18
18
17
21
20
21
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
E
5
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
SE
8
0.1
E
6
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
21
21
7
12
19
21
10
1
6
4
13
8
3
11
10
10
10
23
17
19
19
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.3
SE
6
0.3
E
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
5
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
5
4
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
12
1
1
2
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.6
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.9
SSE
5
0.3
NE
2
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
4
1
9
2
36
1
11
1
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)
43
47
127
47
47
47
93
2695
190
194
0
97
169
555
236
993
170
47
280
650
365
Best forecast wave conditions in Massachusetts
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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Information about the Nahant Beach Surf forecast

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