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Hampton Beach Surf Forecast

New Hampshire

Hampton Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
7mph
S / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.8ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.1ft @ 5sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Hampton Beach is a accessible sandy beach break on New Hampshire's Atlantic coast that works best during fall and winter swells when northeastern storms push consistent waves toward the WNW-facing shore. The mellow, forgiving sand bottom makes this an ideal spot for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a relatively sheltered New England setting. While often crowded on good days due to its proximity to Boston and convenient beach access, Hampton offers reliable waves during seasonal swell events and maintains a welcoming local vibe.

Rocks near jettiesStrong shore break at high tideCold water temperatures

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

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

The sweet spot is around midday — 4-5ft waves, barely a breath of wind, good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

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

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm

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Hampton Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Hampton Beach?
The current wave height at Hampton Beach is 1-2+ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Hampton Beach surf forecast?
Our Hampton 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.