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Abels Hill Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

Abels Hill surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
3.7s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 22mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 8sSSE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 4sSE
Wind Swell
1.8ft @ 4sS

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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.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on SSW swell at 8s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on SE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s 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 2-3ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
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.