Surf spot

Jenness Beach, NH

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Country: USA, North East, Northern New England
Coordinates: 42.9848, -70.7624

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Wave period (s)	7.3	7.3	8.3	9	9.2	8.9	8.8	8.4	7.5	7.2	7.7	8.1	8.5	8.6	5.7	2.8	3.1	3	3.2	3.5	3.6	3.8	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.9	4	4.4	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.7	3.6	3.4	3.6	3.9	4	3.8	4.2	4	4	3.8	4	4	4.3	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	4	3	5	5	5	5	3	2	2	2	2	3	6	6	5	4	3	3	3	4	8	6	6	5	3	2	5	6	10	8	9	8	5	3	2	2	3	3	5	4	7	10	11	13	12	12	10	9
Wind speed (km/h)	12.8	15	22.2	21	18.3	15.8	9.4	9.9	4.1	5.8	3.6	10	18.2	19.7	14.5	14.9	7.6	7.6	13.8	11.5	11.8	2.2	6.5	7.6	13.2	6.8	14.2	16.6	17.8	16.9	17.3	14.9	11.6	12.7	6.7	14	19.4	22.4	22.5	20	17.6	16.6	17.2	15.6	8	5.1	8.5	4.3	8.2	9.7	11.8	18.8	18.7	12	14	12.8
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Jenness Beach, New Hampshire is a classic North Atlantic beachbreak located in Rye, NH, on the Northern New England / Northeast coast of the USA. It’s one of the better-known surf spots in New Hampshire, with a shoreline that can produce fun, fast-moving waves when the right swell lines up.

Wave style

Mostly beachbreak
Can offer peaky, punchy waves
Breaks best on swell windows with some east or northeast energy
Conditions can be variable and often short-lived, depending on sandbars and tide

Best conditions

Swell direction: Usually works best with E / NE / ESE swell
Wind: Best with offshore or light winds; west or northwest winds are often cleaner
Tide: Tide sensitivity is important — some days it works best mid to high tide, but this can change with sand movement

Skill level

Can be fun for intermediate surfers
On better days, it can get powerful and crowded
Beginners should be cautious, especially when surf is larger or currents are strong

Hazards / considerations

Cold water for much of the year, so a wetsuit is essential outside summer
Strong currents and rips can occur
Sandbar changes mean the wave quality can vary a lot
Parking and access can be limited in peak seasons

Vibe

A well-known local surf beach with a straightforward setup
Can be crowded when conditions are good, especially in summer and during storm swell events
Best enjoyed by those familiar with cold-water New England surf