Surf spot

allerton point

Forecast conditions and map view for allerton point in USA, North East, Southern New England. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North East, Southern New England
Coordinates: 42.3070, -70.8819

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	W	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	4.2	7.8	8.5	8.5	8.6	9.6	9.3	9.2	7.1	6.6	6.5	6.5	9.8	3.3	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.7	3	3.1	3	3.1	3.1	3.3	3.6	3.9	4.2	4.3	4.3	3.7	3.6	3.7	3.6	3.6	3.7	4	3.8	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.6	3.4	3.6	4.5	4.8	3.6	4.5	4.7	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5	5.1	5
Wave energy (kJ)	0	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	2	4	5	5	7	6	5	5	3	2	1	1	3	3	1	2	2	4	4	4	4	5	4	3
Wind speed (km/h)	16	12.4	16.2	13.7	12	6.5	8	3.7	9	8	0	8.3	15.7	16.3	14.5	10.2	9.5	13.5	18.8	19.3	5.7	9.2	3.5	10.2	14.1	14.8	10.8	17.7	15.4	12.8	5.6	14.1	20.3	17.6	14.1	12.2	18.8	19.8	18.8	15.7	16.1	14.7	16.2	17.8	14.3	15.6	14.3	13.5	12.7	8.2	4.3	3.8	21.1	22.8	14.3	21
Wind direction	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NCross	ENEOnshore	SCross	WGlassy	NCross	NCross	WGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SCross	SCross	SCross	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	NWCross-off	SSEGlassy	SWCross-off	WNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NCross	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NNWCross	NECross-on	ENECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SCross	SCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WGlassy	NWGlassy	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on

Allerton Point is a surf spot in Southern New England, USA, in the Northeast. It’s typically a small-to-medium wave location that works best when the right swell direction, tide, and wind line up.

General surf description

Wave type: Usually a point/reef-style setup rather than a pure beach break
Best for: Intermediate surfers, though conditions can sometimes suit advanced surfers when the swell is bigger
Strengths: Can offer clean, peeling lines on the right swell
Challenges: Like many New England spots, it can be highly tide-sensitive and can get affected quickly by wind

Typical conditions

Swell: Best with a consistent groundswell from the right direction
Wind: Best in offshore or light wind conditions
Tide: Often works best around mid tide, but this can vary a lot by season and sand/rock movement
Water temperature: Cold much of the year, so a wetsuit is usually necessary

Local character

Crowds: Can be localized and crowded when conditions are good
Consistency: Not always reliable, but can produce quality surf when the Atlantic delivers
Hazards: Cold water, rocks, shifting currents, and seasonal changes in bottom contour