New Hampshire
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Rye Rocks for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Rye Rocks, New Hampshire. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 8s with light WNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with 7mph SSE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on SE swell at 6s.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–3ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ESE swell at 8s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Rye Rocks is 2ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is W at 8mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Rye Rocks is 2ft, produced by a 1.5ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.7ft WNW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Rye Rocks is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Rye Rocks works best with a NE swell and WNW 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 Rye Rocks. 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.
Rye Rocks is a reef with a rock bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Rye Rocks 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 Rye Rocks include rocks, sea urchins, sharp reef, strong currents, cold water. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
