Massachusetts:
Race Point Beach Surf Report
Score Chart:
0-15: conditions are poor in most regards.
16-25: conditions are surfable, but not great.
26-35: conditions are solid, favoring good surf.
36-45: you should be in the water!
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To determine this rating we take into account the wave height, swell period, swell direction, wind speed, & wind direction.
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There is a constant relationships between the period of a wave and the speed at which it travels. A longer period swell means the waves are traveling faster and have more energy. When waves have more energy, it means bigger more powerful waves at the beach. For this reason, a 5ft. swell with a 13 second period will almost always be better than an 8ft. swell with a 9 second period. Usually a swell period of 6 seconds or less indicates weaker wind swell and generally less "focused" energy. When the period is greater than 12 seconds, this typically indicates more powerful "ground" swell, which will generate bigger more powerful surf.
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9/21/09: Buoy 44007, which supplies data for many Southern Maine locations, is currently transmitting data only intermittently and is scheduled to be serviced by the NDBC. Buoy 44030 has ceased transmitting data (also relevant to Southern Maine and NH); we will continue to monitor the buoy while seeking alternate data for this region. Thanks for your patience!
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Wave Height: 2.0 ft
Swell Period: 12 secs
Swell Direction: N/A
Wind Speed: 4 mph
Wind Direction: Offshore (S)
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REST OF TONIGHT
SOUTHEAST WINDS 12 TO 17 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET
BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP.
WEDNESDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS 13 TO 18 KNOTS BECOMING 12 TO 15 KNOTS.
SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
CHOPPY IN EXPOSED AREAS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SOUTHEAST WINDS 14 TO 19 KNOTS BECOMING 18 TO
23 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET. INTRACOASTAL
WATERS ROUGH IN EXPOSED AREAS. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THURSDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS 18 TO 23 KNOTS BECOMING 14 TO 17 KNOTS.
SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
THURSDAY NIGHT
SOUTHEAST WINDS 14 TO 19 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET
BUILDING TO 3 TO 5 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
FRIDAY
SOUTH WINDS 16 TO 19 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. INTRACOASTAL
WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SHOWERS LIKELY AND SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS.
FRIDAY NIGHT
SOUTHWEST WINDS 14 TO 19 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SHOWERS LIKELY.
SATURDAY
WEST WINDS 13 TO 18 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
SATURDAY NIGHT
WEST WINDS 9 TO 14 KNOTS NEAR SHORE TO WEST 12 TO
17 KNOTS WELL OFFSHORE. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A
LIGHT CHOP.
SUNDAY
WEST WINDS 11 TO 16 KNOTS. NEAR SHORE...SEAS 2 FEET OR
LESS. WELL OFFSHORE...SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP.
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Last Updated: March 10, 2010, 3:03 am EST
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