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Best energy arrives from the E-SE and cleans up in westerly offshore winds.
Expect short, powerful rides-positioning and fast paddles are essential.
Surf GuideNew Hampshire
Rye On the Rocks
A punchy left over a shallow, boulder-strewn reef-Rye On the Rocks rewards exact footwork with steep, occasionally hollow peaks close to shore. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Rye On the Rocks in New Hampshire.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew Hampshire, US
Best conditions today
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind SW 5 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
7.9 ftrising
- Low0.4 ft
- High7.9 ft
- Low1.1 ft
- High9.4 ft
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Rye sits on a rocky reef with shallow boulders and tight takeoff zones, so wipeouts frequently hit rock and the lineup fills quickly when it’s working.
Parking and access are limited.
The break tends to show more bite at mid to low tides when the reef steepens.
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