Nobadeer Beach
Free live surf cam at Nobadeer Beach, Nantucket, Massachusetts, hosted by J. Pepper Frazier Co.
Massachusetts
5 free live surf cams tracked in Massachusetts
About Massachusetts Surfing
Massachusetts' Atlantic coastline runs from the rockier North Shore down through Boston Harbor to the sandier beaches of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. It's classic cold-water New England surf: nor'easters and fall hurricane remnants produce the best and most consistent swell, and a wetsuit is a year-round necessity.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around February (averaging roughly 4.7 ft) and easing to its calmest around July (roughly 2.3 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 38°F in the coldest month to 63°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a thick wetsuit (5/4mm or a semi-dry suit) with boots, gloves, and a hood is standard; by the warmest month, a 3/2mm wetsuit is the standard choice.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of Massachusetts' 5 tracked cams, 5 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 5
- Coastline: Atlantic
- Break types: 5 beach
Cams on the Map
Cahoon Hollow Beach
Free live surf cam at Cahoon Hollow Beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, hosted by The Beachcomber. An outer Cape Cod beach break exposed to the open Atlantic, one of the few consistent surf spots on the Cape.
Good Harbor Beach
Free live surf cam at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts, hosted by The Vista. A popular Cape Ann beach break with ocean views from every room of the host motel.
Nauset Beach
Free live surf cam at Nauset Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts, hosted by the Town of Orleans. A six-mile stretch of open Atlantic beach on the Outer Cape, one of the best-known breaks on Cape Cod.
Nahant Beach
Free live surf cam at Nahant Beach in Nahant, Massachusetts, hosted by Ocean House Surf and Skate. A north-facing beach break north of Boston that picks up northeast swells from fall through winter.