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Madaquecham Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

Madaquecham surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
4.35s
Wind
21mph
S / Gusts 31mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 14sSE
Wind Swell
3.5ft @ 4sSSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Madaquecham is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Martha's Vineyard's south shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and practicing fundamentals. The beach receives consistent Atlantic swells, particularly during autumn months when nor'easters create quality waves with good shape and manageable power. This quiet, uncrowded spot is ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers looking for a low-key session away from the busier New England breaks.

Occasional currentsShallow water at low tide

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 9s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 6-7ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 4-5ft and good conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SSW swell at 8s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Madaquecham Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Madaquecham?
The current wave height at Madaquecham is 1-2ft with a 4.35s swell period. Wind is S at 21mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Madaquecham surf forecast?
Our Madaquecham 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.