New Hampshire • SeacoastBuoy: 44007

Rye Beach

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~5s

ESE

Wind

18mph

Sideshore (NNW)

Water

61°

4/3mm

Falling• Low in 47m

Updated: 9/18/2026, 5:39:30 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L3:45am1.4ft
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 Rye Beach

Rye Beach provides a rocky New England surf experience with more texture than typical sand-bottom breaks. The waves can be punchy and powerful, especially when swell combines with the right tide. It's a short stretch of coastline that requires timing and local knowledge to score. Cold water and rugged conditions keep it real.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Rye Beach?

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

What is the surf like at Rye Beach today?

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

What time is high tide at Rye Beach?

Today's high tide at Rye 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 Rye Beach?

Today's low tide at Rye 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 Rye Beach?

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

Is Rye Beach good for beginners?

Rye 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

Tuesday morning looks like your best bet with clean 2ft waves and offshore wind helping shape them up. The early swell and favorable conditions make it worth setting an alarm before that wind flips around.

Updated 9/14/2026, 6:22:11 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.