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Long Point Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

Massachusetts

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Long Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.8s
Wind
15mph
SW / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.5ft @ 7sESE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 6sSSW

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|12-15mph NE
Fri, Apr 31-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with light E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|7-8mph ESE
Sat, Apr 41-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the WSW.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSW|7-14mph NW
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Forecast Charts

Long Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Long Point in Massachusetts is a classic point break that wraps around a sandy peninsula, offering peeling waves that hold shape across multiple sections. The spot works best during autumn swells when Atlantic storms deliver consistent energy, producing hollow, rideable waves suitable for intermediate surfers looking to practice their rail work. The sandy bottom and point structure create forgiving conditions compared to many Northeast breaks, making it a reliable option when other local spots are too crowded or choppy.

Strong currents near pointShallow sandbars at low tideOccasional rip currentsCold water

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Long Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Long Point?
The current wave height at Long Point is 1-2ft with a 5.8s swell period. Wind is SW at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Long Point surf forecast?
Our Long Point 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Long Point?
The current breaking wave height at Long Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.5ft ESE primary swell at 7s, a 2.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 6s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Long Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Long Point is Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 6.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.