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Crane Beach Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

Crane Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.3s
Wind
9mph
S / Gusts 18mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.9ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

Crane Beach is a classic New England beach break located on Cape Ann's northeastern shore, offering consistent waves driven by Atlantic swells and nor'easters. The sandy bottom provides forgiving conditions suitable for developing surfers, with waves typically ranging from 2-6 feet during optimal conditions. This scenic break benefits from reliable fall swells while maintaining enough summer activity to make it a year-round destination for the regional surf community.

Cold water temperaturesRip currentsRocks at beach ends

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, glassy conditions, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

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

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

Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Surf builds nicely through the day to 3-4ft with fair - good conditions by the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Crane Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Crane Beach?
The current wave height at Crane Beach is 1-2+ft with a 4.3s swell period. Wind is S at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Crane Beach surf forecast?
Our Crane Beach 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.