New Hampshire
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at The Wall for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light winds out of the WNW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light SSE winds.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Expect 0-1ft waves early on SE swell at 6s.
Sun, Jun 28: 2–2ft, 11s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on ESE swell at 8s with barely a breath of wind. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
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 0-1ft with a 7.05s swell period. Wind is W at 7mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at The Wall is 0-1ft, 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 The Wall is Monday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 10.25s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
