Massachusetts
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Keyes Memorial Beach, Massachusetts. 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 moderate SSW wind around 12mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 7mph NW winds.
Tue, May 12: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 10mph N winds.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with moderate WSW wind around 11mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 11s and 20mph out of the SSE. Size drops off to 0-1ft by the afternoon.
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Keyes Memorial Beach is a sandy beach break located on Cape Cod's south shore, offering accessible waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces northeast and picks up swell efficiently during autumn and winter months when Atlantic storm systems generate consistent groundswell. This protected beach offers a forgiving sandy bottom and mellow peaks perfect for building skills in a relatively sheltered New England setting.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Keyes Memorial Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.25s swell period. Wind is SSW at 13mph 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 Keyes Memorial Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.7ft S primary swell at 8s, a 0.8ft E secondary swell at 5s, a 0.8ft ESE tertiary swell at 8s, a 1.1ft SSW 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 Keyes Memorial Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Keyes Memorial Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Keyes Memorial 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.
Keyes Memorial Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Keyes Memorial Beach is a sandy beach break located on Cape Cod's south shore, offering accessible waves suitable for learners and intermediate surfers. The beach faces northeast and picks up swell efficiently during autumn and winter months when Atlantic storm systems generate consistent groundswell. This protected beach offers a forgiving sandy bottom and mellow peaks perfect for building skills in a relatively sheltered New England setting.
The prime season at Keyes Memorial 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 Keyes Memorial Beach include cold water temperatures, seasonal offshore rocks, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Keyes Memorial 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.
