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South Beach Surf Forecast

Massachusetts

South Beach State Park1-2+ftLong Point1-2ftLong Point1-2ftAbels Hill2-3+ftLucy Vincent2-3+ft
South Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.85s
Wind
19mph
S / Gusts 28mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.1ft @ 4sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
SW
Season
Fall

South Beach in Martha's Vineyard is a classic sandy beach break that offers forgiving waves perfect for learning surfers and those looking for a mellow session. The beach's north-northeast exposure captures Atlantic swells effectively during autumn months when consistent groundswell arrives, while the sandy bottom provides a soft landing for beginners. The accessible beach setup and reliable waves make it one of the most popular and crowded spots in the Massachusetts area.

Strong currentsCrowded conditionsShallow waterSwimmers

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on S swell at 5s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 4-5ft on SSW swell at 8s with calm winds. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

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

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s S|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on SE swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|Calm

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South Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for South Beach?
The current wave height at South Beach is 1-2+ft with a 3.85s swell period. Wind is S at 19mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the South Beach surf forecast?
Our South 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.