New Hampshire • SeacoastBuoy: 44007

Jenness Beach

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~3s

ENE

Wind

9mph

Sideshore (N)

Water

61°

4/3mm

Rising• High in 5h 24m

Updated: 9/18/2026, 5:33:39 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H10:03am7.2ft
L3:53pm2.2ft
H10:10pm8.1ft
Tomorrow
L4:46am1.5ft
H11:04am7.1ft
L4:53pm2.2ft
H11:11pm8.1ft
Mon, Sep 21
L5:45am1.5ft
H12:03pm7.2ft
L5:52pm2.1ft
Tue, Sep 22
H12:10am8.3ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Jenness Beach

Jenness Beach is one of New Hampshire's most popular surf spots, offering reliable access to whatever swell the Atlantic sends. The waves break over sand and rock, creating a mix of peaks along the beach. It's consistent by New Hampshire standards and handles a range of conditions. Parking and access are straightforward, which means crowds on good days.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Jenness Beach?

The current water temperature at Jenness Beach is 61°F. A 4/3mm wetsuit with optional boots is recommended.

What is the surf like at Jenness Beach today?

Jenness Beach currently has waves around 1-3ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Jenness Beach?

Today's high tide at Jenness Beach is at 6:03 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Jenness Beach?

Today's low tide at Jenness Beach is at 11:45 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Jenness Beach?

Jenness Beach works best with swells from the E, ENE, NE and W, NW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Jenness Beach good for beginners?

Jenness Beach is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Monday afternoon is looking like your best bet with clean 2ft waves and offshore winds pushing out from the northwest. After that it's pretty meager, so if you got time to get out then, I'd take it.

Updated 9/14/2026, 6:10:11 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand and Rock
Skill LevelIntermediate
CrowdModerate
Best TideMid
Best SwellE, ENE, NE
Best WindW, NW
ParkingMetered lots and street parking

Local Tip

Only 18 miles of coastline - crowds concentrate on good days. Worth it for clean swells.