Massachusetts
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Scituate, 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: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SSW winds.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 7mph WNW winds.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 10mph from the NNW.
Wed, May 13: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SW winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.
Thu, May 14: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the SSE.
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Scituate is a New England gem tucked along the South Shore of massachusetts, picking up east and northeast swells that funnel into Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The break offers punchy, fast-peeling waves best suited to intermediate surfers comfortable handling cold water and variable conditions. Fall delivers the magic here, as post-tropical and nor'easter swells combine with offshore westerly winds to produce some of the most powerful and cleanest surf the region has to offer.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Scituate is 1-2ft with a 8.75s swell period. Wind is SSW at 10mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Scituate is 1-2ft, produced by a 1ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.9ft ESE secondary swell at 5s, a 0.3ft E tertiary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SSW 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 Scituate is Friday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Scituate works best with a E 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 Scituate. 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.
Scituate is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Scituate is a New England gem tucked along the South Shore of massachusetts, picking up east and northeast swells that funnel into Massachusetts Bay with surprising consistency. The break offers punchy, fast-peeling waves best suited to intermediate surfers comfortable handling cold water and variable conditions. Fall delivers the magic here, as post-tropical and nor'easter swells combine with offshore westerly winds to produce some of the most powerful and cleanest surf the region has to offer.
The prime season at Scituate 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 Scituate include rocks, strong currents, cold water, jetties, nor'easter shore break. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Scituate 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.
