Surf Forecasts:
Nantasket Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nantasket Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nantasket Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nantasket Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. 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 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nantasket Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks. Rusty here. I’ve had a good long look at the charts for Nantasket Beach, and to be honest, it’s a pretty quiet run we’ve got ahead of us. Don’t get your hopes up for any proper sessions for a while.
We’re looking at a solid stretch where it's just not happening. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to the end of that first week, it’s all weak, short-period junk. You’re seeing heights barely pushing 1 ft to 3 ft, and the combined swell energy is mostly in the double digits – like 24 or 52 (weak energy). There’s a little bump on Sunday the 6th with a 5 ft swell from the NE, and the energy does jump up to 387 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is a cross-shore mess. That’s not surf you want to paddle out in. The whole first week is a write-off.
Now, the first thing that actually catches my eye is Thursday the 10th in the afternoon. We see a 7 ft swell from the ENE, and the combined energy hits 444 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean offshore from the NW. That’s got some grunt behind it. However, with that size, this is for the experienced crew only – beginners, you’ll be in over your head. It’s classed as “marginal,” so tide’s gonna be key, but if you’re an expert and you time it right, you might find a few.
Other than that, we get a few little windows. The 12th and 13th have some clean, glassy or offshore mornings. The swell on the 13th is a better 5 ft from the E with 144 (moderate wave energy) and a clean offshore breeze. Again, that’s about as good as it gets, but it’s still just "ordinary."
So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the standout is that Thursday 10th afternoon for the experts – that 7 ft ENE swell with clean NW wind is the biggest energy we see. For everyone else, the Sunday 13th morning is your best bet. It’s clean, manageable, and the most consistent option on offer. It ain't a classic, but it’s the best of a quiet bunch.
This is a long dry spell. Over a week of nothing, then a couple of fleeting moments. That’s just how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 23 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 40 | 86 | 127 | 231 | 156 | 68 | 37 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30PM3.09m | 4:04AM2.70m | 4:22PM3.06m | 5:03AM2.59m | 5:21PM3.02m | 6:07AM2.52m | 6:24PM2.99m | 7:13AM2.50m | 7:31PM2.99m | 8:21AM2.56m | 8:39PM3.04m | 9:25AM2.69m | 9:43PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.11m | 9:53PM-0.00m | 10:05AM0.21m | 10:50PM0.05m | 11:02AM0.30m | 11:53PM0.11m | 12:04PM0.36m | 00:58AM0.12m | 1:09PM0.37m | 2:05AM0.10m | 2:17PM0.31m | 3:10AM0.02m | 3:23PM0.20m | 4:08AM-0.07m | |||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 15 | 9 | — | 127 | 156 | 156 | 68 | 37 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 2 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 31 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 40 | 86 | — | 231 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 784 | 1232 | 58 | 7 | 12 | 58 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 523 | 213 | 17 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 653 | 79 | 403 | 348 | 340 | 742 |
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