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Rye Rocks Surf Forecast

New Hampshire

Rye Rocks surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.15s
Wind
8mph
S / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.7ft @ 9sESE
Secondary
0.2ft @ 14sESE
Wind Swell
2.5ft @ 5sSSE

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Spot Guide

Break
Reef
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
WNW
Season
Fall

Rye Rocks is a rocky reef break located along New Hampshire's short Atlantic coastline, offering consistent waves during northeastern swells. The break works best when autumn storms push quality swell into the region, creating hollow waves over the exposed rock formations that characterize this rugged stretch of coast. This is a solid intermediate spot with relatively light crowds, making it a worthwhile alternative to the more crowded New England breaks to the north.

RocksSea urchinsSharp reefStrong currentsCold water

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s NE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

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

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Rye Rocks Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rye Rocks?
The current wave height at Rye Rocks is 1-2+ft with a 5.15s swell period. Wind is S at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Rye Rocks surf forecast?
Our Rye Rocks 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.