New Hampshire
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Jenness Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light W winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with 7mph SSE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with light NE winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 4s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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 0-1ft with a 7s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Jenness Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.4ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WNW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Sunday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
