New Hampshire, USA

Country/State Data

Regions

1

Breaks

8

Coastline

21 KM

Cost of living

Capital

Concord

Current Time

Security

Health

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Positives
  • Concentrated spots
  • Quality reef and pointbreaks
  • Consistent beachbreaks
  • Some uncrowded spots
Negatives
  • Always packed at The Wall
  • Big tides
  • Rocky line-ups
  • Freezing winters

Where to surf in New Hampshire, USA

New Hampshire only has 17 miles of coastline, but it’s probably the most action-packed stretch of surf on the whole East Coast. The Wall is a super-consistent and powerful beachbreak, but it’s the surrounding reefs that are the real challenge. The concentration of rock-bottomed breaks like Rye, Linkys and Foxhill makes it possible for experienced surfers to ride a range of wave types from walled-up right points to hollow left reefs, with or without some company.

Surf spots in New Hampshire, USA

Research the 8 surf breaks in New Hampshire, USA and discover what spots suit the current conditions.

Break lowdown

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When to go

Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to New Hampshire, USA

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Helpful surf travel videos and articles featuring New Hampshire, USA.

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Travel Information

General
Current Time
Tourists
3,500,000
Population
1,360,000
Tourist Info
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Security

Health

Money
Currency
USD

Cost of living

Communication
Language
english
Electricity
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Visas

Due to Covid there are special restrictions so it is essential to check the latest news before booking any trip. Normally most Europeans, Aussies, Kiwis and Japanese are part of the Visa waiver program so do not need a visa to enter the USA for up to 90 days, but they do need to apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) which costs US$14. Other nationalities need to check as the rules are constantly being adjusted.

Getting There

Fly to Boston and drive an hour up the coast.

Getting Around

NH may have a short coastlne but you will still need a car to get around and buses dont take boards.

Accommodation

Plenty of online rentals available in the Hampton area. Prices should fall if you aim for late Sept-Oct.

Activities
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NH has some ski resorts a couple of hours inland, but elevation, snowfall and terrain mean you are probably better off in Vermont.

Hazards & hassles

The Wall concentrates the crowd. Parking at some spots is limited and/or expensive during tourist season.

Handy Hints

Plenty of surf shops - try Cinnamon Rainbows or Summer Sessions.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.

Surf Culture

History

A surfboard appeared on the tiny New Hampshire coastline as early as the 1950s, but, as with the rest of New England, the scene didn’t kick off here until well into the ’60s. Dewey Weber pioneered the rights at Rye On The Rocks, and many West Coast luminaries of the period (like Mike Doyle and Greg Noll) made annual East Coast runs to promote surfboard sales.

By the time the boom was over in the ’70s, the state was devoid of shops, and surfers had to make a trip to Maine or Rhode Island for equipment, and equipment was a major issue when it came to handling the extreme cold of the best surf seasons. Things remained seasonal here until the era of the beavertail jacket disappeared and 5mm front-zip Victory suits hit the market, via Kevin Grondin’s garage, in the late ’70s. Even then, the groms were always waiting on the beach trying to borrow any available rubber, but it was a small closed community until summer came around again. Surf shops appeared again around 1984, and the surfing population has been growing organically and steadily ever since.

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