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Plum Island Surf Forecast
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Plum Island surfForecast / Massachusetts / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Plum Island this week:
The surf forecast for Plum Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Plum Island in the next 12 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) 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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 3rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Plum Island over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 64 | 115 | 101 | 85 | 176 | 55 | 24 | 16 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 38 | 47 | 57 | 59 | 43 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:43AM 2.95 | 3:23PM 2.44 | 3:37AM 2.82 | 4:20PM 2.32 | 4:35AM 2.66 | 5:22PM 2.23 | 5:38AM 2.51 | 6:29PM 2.17 | 6:46AM 2.38 | 7:39PM 2.16 | 7:57AM 2.30 | 8:44PM 2.20 | 9:03AM 2.26 | 9:38PM 2.25 | 10:00AM 2.24 | 10:22PM 2.30 | 10:48AM 2.23 | 10:59PM 2.35 | 11:28AM 2.21 | 11:33PM 2.39 | 12:04PM 2.19 | 12:05AM 2.42 | 12:39PM 2.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:57PM -0.02 | 9:43AM -0.32 | 9:54PM 0.12 | 10:42AM -0.16 | 10:56PM 0.26 | 11:44AM -0.01 | 12:02AM 0.36 | 12:47PM 0.11 | 1:09AM 0.41 | 1:49PM 0.19 | 2:13AM 0.40 | 2:47PM 0.22 | 3:13AM 0.34 | 3:41PM 0.23 | 4:07AM 0.25 | 4:29PM 0.23 | 4:56AM 0.15 | 5:14PM 0.23 | 5:41AM 0.07 | 5:55PM 0.24 | 6:23AM 0.01 | 6:34PM 0.27 | 7:02AM -0.01 | 7:12PM 0.31 | ||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | -3 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Plum Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Plum Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Plum Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Plum Island 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 (Plum Island) 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 Plum Island 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.
Plum Island is 6 km (4 miles) from Newburyport. If you plan a vacation in Massachusetts, look for hotels and other accommodation in Newburyport. Newburyport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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