New Hampshire
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Jenness Beach, New Hampshire. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 11mph SSE winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, 10mph WNW winds, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, light winds out of the NW, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with light ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.
Thu, May 14: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor. 3-4ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 10s.
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Jenness Beach offers accessible sandy beach breaks along New Hampshire's Atlantic coast, with a westerly-facing orientation that captures northeastern Atlantic swells and autumn storms. The sandy bottom provides forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a relatively sheltered setting. This popular local break can get crowded during good conditions, but remains a reliable option for New England surfers seeking consistent beach break action without venturing too far offshore.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Jenness Beach is 1-2ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jenness Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE secondary swell at 13s, a 1.8ft SE wind swell swell at 4s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jenness Beach is Friday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Jenness Beach works best with a NE swell and WNW winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Jenness Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Jenness Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Jenness Beach offers accessible sandy beach breaks along New Hampshire's Atlantic coast, with a westerly-facing orientation that captures northeastern Atlantic swells and autumn storms. The sandy bottom provides forgiving waves ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking to practice their fundamentals in a relatively sheltered setting. This popular local break can get crowded during good conditions, but remains a reliable option for New England surfers seeking consistent beach break action without venturing too far offshore.
The prime season at Jenness Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Jenness Beach include rocky outcrops, strong shore break, cold water temperatures, occasional rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Jenness 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
