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Nahant Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

Nahant surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.15s
Wind
8mph
SSW / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Nahant is a rocky peninsula jutting into Massachusetts Bay north of Boston, offering a raw and exposed surf experience that lights up during northeast and east swells generated by Atlantic storms. The spot faces nearly due east at roughly 82 degrees, allowing it to capture open-ocean energy that wraps around the rocky shoreline and produces punchy, powerful waves over a hard rock bottom. Nahant is a true New England gem — cold, honest, and rewarding for surfers willing to suit up in thick rubber and navigate a rugged coastal setup.

RocksCold waterStrong currentsShore breakKelpHeavy wetsuits required

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ENE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Nahant Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Nahant?
The current wave height at Nahant is 0-1ft with a 4.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Nahant surf forecast?
Our Nahant 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.