Massachusetts
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lucy Vincent, 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: flat–flatft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 11mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with 7mph NNW winds.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 9mph N winds.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SSW wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with 15mph out of the SSE.
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Lucy Vincent Beach is a scenic surf spot on the south shore of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, facing northwest toward Vineyard Sound and catching south to southwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's coastline. The beach produces punchy, fast-breaking waves over a sandy bottom, with conditions varying from mellow rollers on smaller swells to more powerful, hollow sections when larger groundswells hit in fall and winter. Its relative remoteness on the Vineyard makes it a cherished local gem, offering a quintessential New England surf experience with dramatic clay cliffs as a backdrop.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lucy Vincent is Flat with a 8.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 11mph 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 Lucy Vincent is Flat, produced by a 3.5ft S primary swell at 8s. 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 Lucy Vincent is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lucy Vincent works best with a SSW swell and SE 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 Lucy Vincent. 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.
Lucy Vincent is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Lucy Vincent Beach is a scenic surf spot on the south shore of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, facing northwest toward Vineyard Sound and catching south to southwest Atlantic swells that wrap around the island's coastline. The beach produces punchy, fast-breaking waves over a sandy bottom, with conditions varying from mellow rollers on smaller swells to more powerful, hollow sections when larger groundswells hit in fall and winter. Its relative remoteness on the Vineyard makes it a cherished local gem, offering a quintessential New England surf experience with dramatic clay cliffs as a backdrop.
The prime season at Lucy Vincent 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 Lucy Vincent include rocks, strong currents, cold water, localism, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lucy Vincent 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.
