Nantasket Beach surf break

Nantasket Beach surfForecast / Massachusetts / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 11 May 2026 EDT
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Nantasket Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nantasket Beach sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 15th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
1
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
N
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
69
45
29
9
10
10
15
46
66
103
71
240
170
81
57
35
21
11
5
3
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
NW
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
W
15
SSW
30
S
20
S
20
SE
15
E
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:29PM2.63m
7:49AM2.68m
8:19PM2.81m
8:45AM2.76m
9:08PM3.00m
9:39AM2.85m
9:56PM3.20m
10:31AM2.94m
10:44PM3.36m
11:22AM3.00m
11:33PM3.47m
12:14PM3.02m
00:24AM3.51m
1:08PM3.00m
Low Tide
1:37AM0.40m
2:01PM0.27m
2:33AM0.22m
2:52PM0.19m
3:27AM0.01m
3:41PM0.09m
4:18AM-0.19m
4:30PM0.02m
5:09AM-0.35m
5:19PM-0.03m
6:00AM-0.45m
6:10PM-0.04m
6:53AM-0.47m
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clear
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5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
5:18
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7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
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1
1
1
2
Temp °C
14
13
12
14
14
15
15
13
14
14
12
10
10
11
18
22
20
21
21
18
17
11
10
8
11
10
10
8
7
10
12
11
7
6
8
15
20
16
17
17
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
E
10
0.7
ESE
6
1
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
42
69
45
29
9
10
9
8
2
37
103
71
240
170
81
57
35
21
11
5
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.1
E
15
0.2
E
11
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
1
4
10
4
9
4
4
2
2
45
15
11
5
1
3
8
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.3
NE
5
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
3
10
9
8
8
3
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
NNE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
0.2
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
1
5
10
15
46
66
1
9
3
5
4
3
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)
58
0
28
12
67
58
1828
557
336
340
17
28
17
0
0
0
12
69
69
117
117
Best forecast wave conditions in Massachusetts
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
2
1
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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Information about the Nantasket Beach Surf forecast

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

Nantasket Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Hingham. If you plan a vacation in Massachusetts, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hingham. Hingham has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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