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North of Hampton Beach State Park

Plaice Cove

A compact, punchy New Hampshire cove that can throw heavy, sand-and-rock shorebreaks and a heaving right-hander when east-to-ENE groundswells line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Plaice Cove in New Hampshire.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew Hampshire, US
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The Wave

Best sessions are on long-period E-ENE groundswells with a W offshore breeze and a mid-to-low incoming tide.

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Lineup Guide

The cove has a shallow sand/rock shelf and submerged boulders that make takeoffs consequential and the lineup unforgiving when it's up.

Expect a small, sometimes intense local crowd and limited parking.

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