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Prestons surfForecast / Massachusetts / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Prestons surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Prestons sea temperature is
3.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prestons this week:
The surf forecast for Prestons over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prestons in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prestons over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Sun afternoon, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sun night, min -1°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 13°C on Thu night, min -6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 71 | 37 | 22 | 247 | 305 | 277 | 206 | 73 | 26 | 18 | 28 | 10 | 37 | 84 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 3 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | off | on | cross | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:36PM 2.94 | 2:49AM 3.23 | 3:27PM 2.80 | 3:41AM 3.15 | 4:24PM 2.65 | 4:39AM 3.03 | 5:27PM 2.52 | 5:43AM 2.91 | 6:36PM 2.45 | 6:53AM 2.83 | 7:47PM 2.47 | 8:04AM 2.82 | 8:53PM 2.56 | 9:10AM 2.85 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:35PM -0.07 | 9:11AM -0.28 | 9:24PM 0.05 | 10:06AM -0.16 | 10:20PM 0.20 | 11:06AM -0.02 | 11:21PM 0.33 | 12:12PM 0.09 | 12:28AM 0.40 | 1:20PM 0.13 | 1:37AM 0.39 | 2:27PM 0.12 | 2:44AM 0.31 | ||||||||||
Sun 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | ||
| Sunset | 6:57 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 6 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | -2 | -9 | -9 | -6 | -5 | -5 | ||
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Information about the Prestons Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prestons provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prestons can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prestons 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 (Prestons) 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 Prestons 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.
Prestons is 1 km (1 miles) from Beverly Cove. If you plan a vacation in Massachusetts, look for hotels and other accommodation in Beverly Cove. Beverly Cove has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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