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New Hampshire • SeacoastBuoy: 44007

Jenness Beach

Good

Wave Height

2-4

ft

Swell

~6s

ESE

Wind

9mph

Offshore (WSW)

Water

44°

6/5mm + boots/hood

Rising• High in 1h 17m

Updated: 5/3/2026, 5:33:41 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H5:20am9.2ft
L11:44am0.2ft
H6:01pm8.1ft
L11:47pm1.4ft
Tomorrow
H5:58am9.0ft
L12:22pm0.4ft
H6:40pm7.9ft
Wed, May 6
L12:26am1.6ft
H6:37am8.8ft
L1:03pm0.7ft
H7:22pm7.7ft
Thu, May 7
L1:08am1.8ft

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 44°F. A 6/5mm wetsuit with boots, gloves, and hood is essential.

What is the surf like at Jenness Beach today?

Jenness Beach currently has waves around 2-4ft. 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 1:20 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 7:44 AM 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

Wednesday morning looks like your best bet with solid 3-4ft waves and decent energy, even though the period's a bit short at 5 seconds. The cross-shore SW wind at 16mph will bump things up but could get chunky, so get out there early before it gets too blown out.

Updated 5/3/2026, 6:10:04 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.