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Scituate Harbor surfForecast / Massachusetts / USA
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Scituate Harbor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scituate Harbor sea temperature is
3.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scituate Harbor this week:
The surf forecast for Scituate Harbor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scituate Harbor in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scituate Harbor over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 0°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Thu night, min -1°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| 49 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 30 | 15 | 182 | 452 | 307 | 321 | 208 | 108 | 42 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:42PM 2.97 | 1:57AM 3.18 | 2:31PM 2.87 | 2:44AM 3.16 | 3:22PM 2.75 | 3:36AM 3.08 | 4:19PM 2.60 | 4:34AM 2.96 | 5:22PM 2.47 | 5:38AM 2.85 | 6:31PM 2.40 | 6:48AM 2.77 | 7:42PM 2.42 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:53PM -0.16 | 8:25AM -0.34 | 8:40PM -0.07 | 9:16AM -0.27 | 9:29PM 0.05 | 10:11AM -0.16 | 10:25PM 0.19 | 11:11AM -0.02 | 11:26PM 0.32 | 12:17PM 0.09 | 12:33AM 0.39 | 1:25PM 0.13 | 1:42AM 0.38 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 5 | 0 | -8 | -8 | -2 | -5 | -3 | -4 | -1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -8 | -5 | -6 |
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Information about the Scituate Harbor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scituate Harbor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scituate Harbor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scituate Harbor 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 (Scituate Harbor) 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 Scituate Harbor 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.
Scituate Harbor is 1 km (1 miles) from Scituate. If you plan a vacation in Massachusetts, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scituate. Scituate has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











