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Abels Hill Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

Abels Hill surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4s
Wind
19mph
SSW / Gusts 30mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 8sSSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

Abels Hill is a mellow beach break located on Martha's Vineyard's south shore, offering forgiving waves ideal for learning and progression. The sandy bottom creates soft, rolling waves that peel consistently during northeast swells, while the exposed northwest-facing beach attracts clean conditions during southwest winds. This quiet spot provides a relaxed vibe with manageable crowds, making it perfect for beginners seeking quality practice sessions away from busier Massachusetts breaks.

Shorebreak during larger swellsSeasonal rip currentsCold water temperatures

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SSE swell at 8s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 4-5ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm

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Abels Hill Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Abels Hill?
The current wave height at Abels Hill is 1-2+ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is SSW at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Abels Hill surf forecast?
Our Abels Hill forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.