Surf spot

The Wall

Forecast conditions and map view for The Wall 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: 42.9738, -70.7644

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Wave period (s)	8	7.8	7.6	8.2	8.6	8.2	5.8	3.1	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.5	3.5	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.6	4	5	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.9	6	6.2	6.2	4.8	3.6	3.5	6.3	6	5.8	5.8	5.5	5.8	5.9	5.8	4.4	2.8	2.9	3	4	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.2	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	5	5	5	4	5	5	3	3	3	2	2	3	6	6	4	3	3	3	7	11	11	12	10	9	9	7	3	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	3	2	2	2	2	3	7	8	9	10	10	9	8	7	7	6	6	5	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	5.1	2.2	11.5	20.5	21.6	19.4	14.1	10.5	9.7	8.6	5.5	10	6.2	3.6	8.8	11.5	23.4	14.3	17	9.9	11.2	9	16	12.6	12.8	11.4	13.1	11.9	9.5	8.9	9.9	7.2	4	5.6	9.1	16.3	19.5	13.1	8.9	6.9	6.7	4	7.9	18.3	18.9	17	9.6	12.1	13.5	14.3	15.5	16.6	21.7	19	15.5
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The Wall is a well-known surf spot in Southern New England, USA, in the North East. As the name suggests, it’s defined by a rock wall / jetty structure that helps shape the waves and can create a punchy, organized takeoff zone.

Quick description

Type of break: Typically a reef/jetty-assisted beach break feel, depending on sand and swell.
Wave quality: Can be fast, hollow, and fun when conditions line up.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the waves get bigger and more powerful.
Crowd factor: Often can get crowded, since it’s a recognizable local spot.
Hazards: Rocks, jetties, shifting sand, and strong currents can be an issue.

Conditions

Works best with a solid swell and favorable wind direction.
Often performs better when there’s enough energy to wrap around the structure and create shape.
Because it’s in Southern New England, water temps can be cold much of the year, so a wetsuit is usually necessary.

Overall vibe

The Wall is the kind of spot that can go from average to excellent depending on swell direction, tide, and wind. When it’s working, it offers a more powerful New England-style wave than a mellow beginner beach break.