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Nahant Beach Surf Forecast
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Nahant Beach surfForecast / Massachusetts / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nahant Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nahant Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nahant Beach in the next 12 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 21) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 21st Dec) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nahant Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 382 | 188 | 167 | 76 | 31 | 13 | 46 | 10 | 39 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 75 | 199 | 234 | 202 | 737 | 595 | 489 | 340 | 290 | 284 | 408 | 573 | 804 | 894 | 1098 | 1495 | 1392 | 1194 | 2281 | 1729 | 1236 | 1248 | 939 | 763 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:26AM 2.55 | 3:35PM 2.67 | 4:16AM 2.52 | 4:30PM 2.54 | 5:07AM 2.52 | 5:25PM 2.43 | 5:57AM 2.54 | 6:22PM 2.36 | 6:46AM 2.58 | 7:17PM 2.33 | 7:34AM 2.63 | 8:10PM 2.33 | 8:20AM 2.70 | 8:59PM 2.36 | 9:05AM 2.77 | 9:45PM 2.40 | 9:48AM 2.84 | 10:29PM 2.45 | 10:30AM 2.92 | 11:12PM 2.50 | 11:13AM 2.98 | 11:53PM 2.58 | 11:56AM 3.07 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:21AM 0.44 | 9:54PM 0.24 | 10:16AM 0.49 | 10:44PM 0.36 | 11:13AM 0.52 | 11:34PM 0.44 | 12:10PM 0.50 | 12:24AM 0.50 | 1:05PM 0.45 | 1:14AM 0.52 | 1:57PM 0.37 | 2:02AM 0.52 | 2:45PM 0.28 | 2:48AM 0.49 | 3:31PM 0.19 | 3:33AM 0.44 | 4:14PM 0.09 | 4:17AM 0.38 | 4:57PM 0.01 | 5:00AM 0.32 | 5:39PM -0.07 | 5:43AM 0.24 | 6:21PM -0.16 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:14 | - | - | 4:14 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:21 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 17 |
| Temp. °C | 0 | -2 | -3 | -7 | -8 | -7 | -9 | -5 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -9 | -9 | -12 | -15 | -15 | -14 | -15 | -10 | -10 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -7 | -7 | -5 | -5 | -2 | -3 | -3 | -6 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Fri night, min -11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 2°C on Tue morning, min -4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sat night, min -2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Nahant Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nahant Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Nahant Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nahant Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nahant Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nahant Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Nahant Beach is 7 km (4 miles) from Lynn. If you plan a vacation in Massachusetts, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lynn. Lynn has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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