Massachusetts
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.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the S.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the WNW. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate NW wind around 7mph.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 9mph SSE winds.
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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 0-1+ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is S at 7mph 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 0-1+ft, produced by a 1.5ft ESE primary swell at 6s, a 1.4ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft E 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 Revere Beach is Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.45s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
