Best Hampton surf window today: tide and conditions

Hampton's best surf window today is 8:30 PM-9:30 PM, with falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 1.1 ft swell; incoming tide, cross-shore winds, good swell angle. Hampton Beach is the top pick at 1.1 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Hampton this week

August rates 64/100 for Hampton. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 1.1 ft swell are the live surf report cues to confirm first.

Check today's Hampton Beach surf report
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Seasonal pattern in August

August

1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 1-3 ft waves and 68°F water. Peak month: September.

Next steps

Turn Hampton's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Hampton Beach surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Hampton windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Hampton spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

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Waves3-6 ft
Water temp38°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Nor'easters, Hampton Beach deserted

February

0
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp36°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Coldest water, committed surfers only

March

0
Waves2-5 ft
Water temp38°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Late winter storms

April

0
Waves2-4 ft
Water temp46°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Spring swells, quiet beaches

May

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp55°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking0

Small swells, warming up

June

0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp62°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Summer begins, mostly flat

July

0
Waves1-2 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

Flat season, beach season

August

0
Waves1-3 ft
Water temp68°F
Wetsuitboardshorts
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

Late summer, hurricane teasers

September

Peak
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Waves3-7 ft
Water temp65°F
Wetsuitspring suit
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Hurricane swells, still warm enough

October

Peak
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Waves3-6 ft
Water temp58°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Fall nor'easters, quiet lineups

November

Peak
0
Waves3-6 ft
Water temp50°F
Wetsuit4/3mm + boots
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking1

Consistent fall storms

December

0
Waves3-5 ft
Water temp42°F
Wetsuit5/4mm + boots/gloves/hood
CrowdsLow
Beaches peaking0

Winter storms return

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (38°F in winter)
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Hampton

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water warms through the day — upper end (68°F in summer)
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in Hampton

Hampton Beach
lower-intermediatecrowded

Peak: Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Feb, Mar

Surf Guides for Hampton, NH

Conditions

Dawn Patrol
Best early morning sessions
Sunset Sessions
Evening golden hour spots
Tide Windows
Optimal tidal conditions
Water Temperature
Conditions & wetsuit guide