
Surf Forecasts:
Nantasket Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, ESE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nantasket Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nantasket Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Nantasket Beach are a tough pill to swallow. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf on offer. The first entry is for the 19th of July, and it’s a dud. From there, we’ve got a solid two-week stretch of flat, weak, and choppy conditions. There’s simply no standout, no window where the stars align. The swell energy is consistently weak, barely cracking triple digits on a couple of afternoons, topping out at a moderate 120 (combined energy of all swells), and even then, the quality is labelled as poor. The wind is often cross or cross-on, ruffling up what little bump there is. If you’re looking to paddle out, you’re better off saving your energy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a traditional surfer, with the wind blowing across the beach and the swell being insignificant. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not totally unusual. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, keep the board in the car.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ESE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
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3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 120 | 42 | 54 | 36 | 19 | 34 | 24 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:31AM3.02m | 4:05PM2.96m | 4:26AM2.83m | 4:57PM2.90m | 5:24AM2.64m | 5:49PM2.83m | 6:22AM2.49m | 6:41PM2.78m | 7:20AM2.38m | 7:33PM2.73m | 8:21AM2.33m | 8:28PM2.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.06m | 9:47AM-0.05m | 10:14PM0.15m | 10:38AM0.12m | 11:13PM0.23m | 11:30AM0.29m | 00:11AM0.30m | 12:22PM0.44m | 1:09AM0.34m | 1:15PM0.55m | 2:08AM0.36m | 2:09PM0.62m | 3:06AM0.35m | ||||||
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | N 4 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 120 | 42 | 54 | 36 | 17 | 34 | 24 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | E 8 | — | ESE 9 | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | NNE 3 | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | — | 10 | — | 10 | 19 | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | S 2 | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 25 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 581 | 91 | 98 | 98 | 113 | 844 | 108 | 1175 | 1230 | 753 | 332 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 131 | 12 | 12 | 109 | 12 |
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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.
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