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Harding Beach Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

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Harding Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.95s
Wind
17mph
S / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

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

Harding Beach is a scenic sandy stretch located in Chatham, Massachusetts, on the elbow of Cape Cod, facing nearly due north into Nantucket Sound. The break here is typically gentle and rolling, as the sound buffers large open-ocean swells, making it best suited for beginners and longboarders looking for mellow, forgiving waves. Fall months bring the most consistent rideable surf as nor'easters push energy into the sound, giving this sheltered spot its best windows of action.

Strong currentsTidal shiftsCold waterRip currentsSwimmers in summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with glassy conditions.

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

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 8s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

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

A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with calm winds.

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

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Harding Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Harding Beach?
The current wave height at Harding Beach is 1-2ft with a 3.95s swell period. Wind is S at 17mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Harding Beach surf forecast?
Our Harding 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.