Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Wollaston Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Wollaston Beach, Massachusetts. 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 Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2ft and poor - fair conditions with light winds out of the W. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with light SSW winds.
Sat, Jun 27: flat–flatft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with light winds out of the SSW.
Sun, Jun 28: flat–flatft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — Flat waves and very poor conditions with gentle N breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Wollaston Beach is a forgiving sandy beach break located on the Atlantic coast of Massachusetts, offering consistent small to medium waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The southerly-facing orientation captures Atlantic swells effectively during autumn and winter months when North Atlantic storms generate the most reliable groundswell. The sandy bottom provides a safe learning environment with gentle transitions, making it a popular local spot for building fundamentals.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Wollaston Beach is 1-2ft with a 6.8s swell period. Wind is WSW at 4mph 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 Wollaston Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.6ft E primary swell at 5s, a 0.4ft ESE secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary swell at 6s, a 0.7ft WNW 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 Wollaston Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Wollaston Beach works best with a NE swell and SW 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 Wollaston Beach. 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.
Wollaston Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Wollaston Beach is a forgiving sandy beach break located on the Atlantic coast of Massachusetts, offering consistent small to medium waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The southerly-facing orientation captures Atlantic swells effectively during autumn and winter months when North Atlantic storms generate the most reliable groundswell. The sandy bottom provides a safe learning environment with gentle transitions, making it a popular local spot for building fundamentals.
The prime season at Wollaston Beach 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 Wollaston Beach include rip currents, cold water temperatures, seasonal undertow. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Wollaston 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
