New Hampshire
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at The Wall, New Hampshire. 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, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong SSW wind at 13mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Afternoon shapes up better with 2-3ft and fair conditions.
Tue, May 12: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, light winds out of the NW, fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with gentle ESE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on ESE swell at 10s.
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The Wall is one of New Hampshire's most consistent surf spots, tucked along the short but scrappy stretch of coastline near Hampton Beach. Facing WNW into the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and delivers punchy, fast-breaking waves that can surprise surfers with their power given the region's modest reputation. What makes this spot special is the seawall structure nearby that gives it its name, helping to focus wave energy and occasionally creating hollow, well-defined peaks on the right swell and tide combination.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at The Wall is 1-2ft with a 7.95s swell period. Wind is SSW at 15mph 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 The Wall is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.2ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE secondary swell at 13s, a 1.8ft SE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 The Wall is Friday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.8s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
The Wall 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 The Wall. 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.
The Wall is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. The Wall is one of New Hampshire's most consistent surf spots, tucked along the short but scrappy stretch of coastline near Hampton Beach. Facing WNW into the Gulf of Maine, it picks up northeast swells generated by Atlantic storms and delivers punchy, fast-breaking waves that can surprise surfers with their power given the region's modest reputation. What makes this spot special is the seawall structure nearby that gives it its name, helping to focus wave energy and occasionally creating hollow, well-defined peaks on the right swell and tide combination.
The prime season at The Wall 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 The Wall include rocks, strong currents, cold water, localism, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our The Wall 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.
