North Shore, Massachusetts Weather
North Shore, Massachusetts — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for North Shore, Essex County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near North Shore. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for North Shore is published on the Beverly Regional Airport (KBVY) page, 17 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of North Shore have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near North Shore: Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM) 22 km · Hampton Airfield (K7B3) 25 km · Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM) 38 km · Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) 43 km · Laurence G Hanscom Field (KBED) 46 km
Conditions reported at KBVY describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at North Shore specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About North Shore, Massachusetts
North Shore’s maritime heritage is etched into its very soul, a legacy born from its rugged coastline and the deep, cold waters of the Atlantic. It lies 11.4 miles east-south-east of Haverhill, MA (from Haverhill, MA: bearing 105°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south of Newburyport. Historically, this region was a vital hub for fishing and shipbuilding, its harbors bustling with vessels that plied the Grand Banks and beyond. The very air, often carrying the briny tang of the sea, still whispers tales of hardy mariners and the fortunes they chased. Inland, the terrain rolls gently, a landscape sculpted by glaciers, giving way to fertile soil that supported a modest but resilient agricultural economy, often intertwined with the sea's bounty, like salt marshes providing vital sustenance for livestock. This enduring connection to the ocean and the land has fostered a practical, no-nonsense spirit in the people of North Shore, a quiet strength honed by the elements. The cultural character of North Shore is one of understated elegance and a deep appreciation for its storied past, evident in its well-preserved colonial architecture and the enduring traditions of its seaside communities. While no single iconic landmark dominates, the charm lies in the collective beauty of its harbors dotted with working boats and the graceful sweep of its sandy beaches, where the light often softens to a pearly luminescence at dusk. The region is also home to esteemed educational institutions that draw students from across the nation, contributing to a vibrant intellectual atmosphere. Though not a major sports mecca, local rivalries and a passion for the sea-faring life are palpable. The rhythm of life here is largely dictated by the tides and the changing seasons, a pace that has drawn artists and writers seeking inspiration from its authentic New England spirit, individuals who found solace and substance in the enduring quietude of North Shore.
Live animated radar for North Shore and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | North Shore, Essex County, Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42.73462°N, 70.859562°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 01969 |
| Area Code | 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This North Shore, Massachusetts Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Shore, Massachusetts, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for North Shore includes coordinates 42.734620°N, 70.859562°W, situated in Essex County. ZIP code 01969. Telephone area code: 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
