When should you surf Nahant Beach today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 22 October, around 10h, with a 40/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Nahant Beach surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Nahant Beach (Massachusetts North-South Shore).
Best score today
—6h30
Now
—12:00
Waves
0.6 m
7 s
Wind
18 km/h
Sideshore · S
Tide
▼ 08:00 · ▲ 15:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 2.2 m
Light
06:57 → 17:59
Best windows today
6h300/100
0.3 m · 5 s · 21 km/h
7h0/100
0.4 m · 4 s · 23 km/h
8h0/100
0.5 m · 4 s · 18 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.2 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.2 m · 7 s | 12 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.2 m · 7 s | 11 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.2 m · 7 s | 14 km/h · S | high tide |
| 04:00 | — | 0.2 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.3 m · 6 s | 21 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.3 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 23 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 15 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 20 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 20 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 20 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 19 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 21 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 20 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 25 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Nahant Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 08:00 · ▲ 15:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Nahant Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Nahant Beach.