Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lucy Vincent for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on S swell at 8s with light W winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and very poor with 8mph WSW winds.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with moderate NE wind around 7mph.
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 1ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 11mph 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 Lucy Vincent is 1ft, produced by a 1.7ft SSE primary swell at 7s, a 1.9ft SW 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 Lucy Vincent is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
