Surf spot

Marconi Beach

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Country: USA, North East, Southern New England
Coordinates: 41.9055, -69.9669

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Wave period (s)	6.2	2.7	2.3	2.7	2.8	7.9	4	4	7.8	9.2	5.5	3.5	3	3.4	3.5	3.8	4	4.2	4.2	5.7	5.8	5.9	3.6	5.8	5.2	4.4	4.4	4.3	4.2	3.8	3.9	3.8	4	4.2	4.3	4.4	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.2	5.2	5	5	5	4.9	4.7	4.8	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	4	3.5	4
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Wind speed (km/h)	11.5	11.8	10.4	12	13.5	13.9	13.8	15.5	17.3	15.7	16.5	11.3	11.7	13.3	5.5	6.8	5.6	8.7	23	20.4	17.7	16	17.5	23.5	28	25.1	22.7	20.1	19.4	15.9	12.5	6.2	5.9	8.7	9.1	9.2	7.6	4	7.4	8.7	9.6	7.1	8.9	16.4	25.1	24.4	23.1	20.4	17.5	13.1	8.3	6	7.8	5.6	4.5	8.4
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Marconi Beach is a scenic surf spot on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, part of the North East / Southern New England surf zone. It’s known more for its atmosphere and beachbreak setup than for heavy, consistent waves.

Surf character

Wave type: Beachbreak
Swells: Best with N/NE swell exposure, though it can pick up a range of Atlantic swells
Wind: Usually best with light offshore W/NW winds
Best tide: Often works best around mid tide, though this can vary with sandbars
Wave quality: Can be fun and clean when conditions line up, but often inconsistent

What it’s like to surf

Marconi Beach tends to produce shifting sandbar peaks, so conditions can change quickly. On a good day, you may find playful, rippable waves suitable for shortboards, fish, or funboards. When it gets bigger, it can become punchier and more powerful, but the spot is generally more about fun beachbreak sessions than long, perfect walls.

Hazards and conditions

Cold water much of the year — a wetsuit is usually required
Strong currents and rips can develop, especially on larger days
Crowds can be present in peak season due to the beach’s popularity
Sandbars and shorebreak can make entry/exit tricky at times

Best time of year

Fall and winter: Often the most reliable for swell
Late summer: Can still produce fun, smaller surf
Spring: Variable, but can have decent conditions

Overall vibe

Marconi Beach is a classic Cape Cod beachbreak with a natural, open-ocean feel. It’s a good spot for surfers looking for a scenic and often uncrowded-at-the-right-time New England session, especially when a clean groundswell hits the sandbars just right.