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Madaket Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

Madaket surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.95s
Wind
18mph
S / Gusts 26mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Madaket sits on the western tip of Nantucket in massachusetts, offering a raw and exposed stretch of sandy beach that picks up southwest and northwest swells with surprising consistency. The break benefits from its open Atlantic exposure and the funneling effect of Nantucket Sound, producing punchy, hollow peaks that reward surfers willing to make the trek out to this remote corner of the island. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters deliver the most powerful and well-shaped waves, often with minimal crowds.

Strong currentsRip currentsRemote locationCold waterShifting sandbarsStrong winds

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 3-4ft with barely a breath of wind. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm

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Madaket Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Madaket?
The current wave height at Madaket is 1-2+ft with a 3.95s swell period. Wind is S at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Madaket surf forecast?
Our Madaket 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.