Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Revere Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Revere Beach, 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: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 12mph.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 6s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW.
Sat, Jun 27: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Sun, Jun 28: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Revere Beach is New England's oldest public beach, stretching along the Massachusetts coastline just north of Boston, and it picks up northeast swells that funnel through Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The waves here tend to be mellow and forgiving, making it a great entry point for beginner surfers looking to get their feet wet in the New England surf scene. Fall brings the best combo of hurricane-generated swells and manageable winds, turning this urban beach into a genuinely fun spot with long, rolling waves across its wide sandy bottom.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Revere Beach is 1ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 6mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Revere Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.8ft ESE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft E secondary swell at 5s, a 0.9ft WNW wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Revere Beach is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 1ft waves, a 7.45s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Revere Beach works best with a NE 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 Revere 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.
Revere Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Revere Beach is New England's oldest public beach, stretching along the Massachusetts coastline just north of Boston, and it picks up northeast swells that funnel through Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The waves here tend to be mellow and forgiving, making it a great entry point for beginner surfers looking to get their feet wet in the New England surf scene. Fall brings the best combo of hurricane-generated swells and manageable winds, turning this urban beach into a genuinely fun spot with long, rolling waves across its wide sandy bottom.
The prime season at Revere 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 Revere Beach include crowds of swimmers in summer, cold water, jetties, boat traffic, urban runoff. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Revere 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
