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: 1.0 ft
Swell Period: 12 secs
Swell Direction: N/A
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind Direction: Cross/offshore (SE)
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TONIGHT
SOUTH SOUTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 9 KNOTS. SEAS LESS THAN
2 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS.
SUNDAY
SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH SOUTHEAST
11 TO 14 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP.
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
SUNDAY NIGHT
SOUTH SOUTHEAST WINDS 7 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
MONDAY
EAST WINDS 5 TO 7 KNOTS BECOMING 7 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS
2 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS.
MONDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 8 TO 11 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
TUESDAY
EAST WINDS 9 TO 12 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INTRACOASTAL
WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
TUESDAY NIGHT
EAST SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 13 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO
4 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
WEDNESDAY
EAST SOUTHEAST WINDS 9 TO 12 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.
INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
EAST SOUTHEAST WINDS 9 TO 12 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO
3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS.
THURSDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS 8 TO 11 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET. INTRACOASTAL
WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
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Last Updated: July 31, 2010, 6:01 pm EST
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