Surf spot

Good Harbor Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Good Harbor Beach 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: 42.6200, -70.6315

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Wave period (s)	2.5	8.2	9.2	9.3	9.4	9.7	9.6	10.3	9.3	7.7	6.9	8.3	8.7	8.6	6.4	2.8	2.9	2.8	3	3.6	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.5	4.2	4.3	4.7	5.5	5.7	5.7	4.3	4.2	4.2	3.9	4	4.1	4.1	4	4	3.5	4.3	4.7	4.4	4.5	5.8	4.8	4.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	1	4	3	3	4	4	4	4	3	2	2	5	5	6	4	2	2	1	2	3	6	7	4	3	3	2	2	2	3	5	4	4	2	3	6	10	14	13	11	7	6	2	3	5	4	4	5	6	6	11	10	13	12	10	9	8
Wind speed (km/h)	17.8	16.3	23.2	18.6	10.7	5.2	2.8	9.4	9.4	5.3	3.3	9.1	14.3	17.6	22.6	19.1	12.9	14.5	26.9	29.3	14.4	5.9	2.2	12.2	16.7	12.9	14.3	20.6	13.1	7.3	5.2	11.3	19.2	20.8	14.6	13	15.4	22.4	29.2	26.7	25.1	23.4	23.4	19.9	15.2	5.1	9.4	13.3	12.5	7.6	10.6	15.8	29.8	17.7	17.6	20.8
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Good Harbor Beach is a popular beach and surf spot in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on the North East coast of the USA in Southern New England. It’s a scenic Atlantic-facing beach known more for its relaxed beach atmosphere than for heavy surf, but it can still produce fun, rideable waves when conditions line up.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, bodyboarders, and longboarders on smaller days
Swell: Picks up North to East swells best
Wind: Generally best with offshore west or southwest winds
Tide: Can be more workable around mid to higher tides, depending on sandbar setup

What to expect

Waves are usually small to moderate, but New England storms can bring larger, stronger surf
Because it’s a beachbreak, conditions can change a lot with sand movement, tides, and storms
On crowded summer days, expect lots of swimmers and beachgoers, so surfing may be more limited or restricted in peak season

Conditions and hazards

Cold water for much of the year, so a wetsuit is usually necessary
Can have strong currents and choppy conditions during larger swells
Watch for rocks and shifting sandbars depending on the section of beach
Parking and access can be busy in warm months

Overall vibe

Good Harbor Beach is a scenic, accessible New England surf beach with more of a family-beach feel than a hardcore surf scene. It’s a solid spot to check when there’s a decent Atlantic swell and favorable wind, especially if you’re looking for a more mellow session close to Gloucester.