Massachusetts
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Maguire Landing Beach, 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: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate SSW wind around 13mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle WNW breeze.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. 2-3ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 8s.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 7s with 8mph SW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 15mph from the SSW and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on E swell at 10s.
7s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast
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Maguire Landing Beach is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Massachusetts' South Shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and progressing. The beach-break setup provides consistent peaks throughout the sandbar, with the westward-facing orientation capturing Atlantic swells effectively during autumn storms and nor'easters. This quiet, accessible spot is ideal for surfers seeking a peaceful session away from crowded New England lineups.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Maguire Landing Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph 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 Maguire Landing Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary swell at 13s. 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 Maguire Landing Beach is Friday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 4ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Maguire Landing Beach works best with a E swell and W 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 Maguire Landing Beach. 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.
Maguire Landing Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Maguire Landing Beach is a sheltered sandy beach break located on Massachusetts' South Shore, offering mellow, forgiving waves perfect for learning and progressing. The beach-break setup provides consistent peaks throughout the sandbar, with the westward-facing orientation capturing Atlantic swells effectively during autumn storms and nor'easters. This quiet, accessible spot is ideal for surfers seeking a peaceful session away from crowded New England lineups.
The prime season at Maguire Landing Beach 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 Maguire Landing Beach include rocks, cold water temperatures, strong currents during storms. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Maguire Landing Beach 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.
