Surf spot

Peggoty

Forecast conditions and map view for Peggoty 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: 42.1892, -70.7162

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Wave period (s)	2.5	2.7	3	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.6	4	4.2	3.9	5.4	5.4	4.8	5	3.9	3.8	3.8	3.5	3.3	3.1	3.3	3.3	3.1	3	3	3.8	3.8	4.7	4.9	4	5.6	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.7	5.6	5.8	6.1	6.2	5.8	5	4.8	4.5	4.4	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	3	4	5	3	3	2	2	1	4	4	2	2	1	3	5	5	5	4	4	3	2	2	1	1	1	2	2	2	4	5	6	9	10	10	8	8	6	6	6	5	4	4	3	3	3	4	4	3	10	22	28	27	22
Wind speed (km/h)	11.2	10.1	10.5	10	13	7	5.4	6.7	10.7	16.5	10.2	23.5	17.7	15.5	22.5	14.2	21.5	18.1	13.5	15.1	13.1	11	12.2	10	7.2	6.4	7.4	7.6	9.7	7.2	10.2	10.1	7.2	4.3	6.4	11.1	15.9	20.3	14.2	12	11.2	19.7	18.4	19.5	26.7	18.6	18.8	32	30.7	30.7	26.5	24.5	25.2	26	25.1	23
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Peggoty (Peggy’s Cove / Peggotty Beach area), Southern New England, USA

Peggoty is a small, local surf spot in southern New England on the Northeast U.S. coast, known more for its quiet, beachbreak-style waves than for big, consistent surf. It’s typically a modest, soft-to-moderate wave that works best on solid swells, with conditions shaped by sandbars that can shift over time.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Power: Usually small to medium, occasionally better on bigger swell windows
Quality: Can be fun when banks line up, but often inconsistent
Crowds: Generally lower-key than more famous New England breaks
Vibe: Local, relaxed, and weather-dependent

Best conditions

Swell: Needs a decent E/SE swell for the spot to come alive
Wind: Best with offshore or light winds; strong north/northeast winds can clean it up depending on the exact setup
Tide: Tide sensitivity varies with the sandbars, but many New England beachbreaks prefer mid tide conditions

Things to keep in mind

Water is cold much of the year, so a wetsuit is usually required:
Summer: often 3/2 or 4/3 depending on the season
Fall/Winter/Spring: thicker suit, booties, gloves, and hood often needed
Conditions can change quickly due to storms, tides, and shifting sand
Always watch for rocks, strong currents, and local hazards