Massachusetts
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Cahoon Hollow Beach, Massachusetts. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate SSW wind around 13mph.
Mon, May 11: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle WNW breeze.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and fair.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 7s with 12mph from the WSW. Onshore flow builds through the day to 21mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. 1-2ft waves to start the day on E swell at 10s.
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Cahoon Hollow Beach is one of the premier surf spots on the Outer Cape in massachusetts, sitting along the exposed Atlantic-facing shoreline of Wellfleet where powerful open-ocean swells arrive with little obstruction. The beach faces WSW into the ocean through its transect, but the broad east-facing coastline funnels northeast and east swells into punchy, fast-breaking beach break peaks that can deliver solid barrels on the right sandbar setups. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters push quality surf, drawing experienced riders from across the New England region.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Cahoon Hollow Beach is 1-2ft with a 8.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Cahoon Hollow Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 1.3ft E secondary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft ESE tertiary swell at 13s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cahoon Hollow Beach is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Cahoon Hollow Beach works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Cahoon Hollow Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Cahoon Hollow Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Cahoon Hollow Beach is one of the premier surf spots on the Outer Cape in massachusetts, sitting along the exposed Atlantic-facing shoreline of Wellfleet where powerful open-ocean swells arrive with little obstruction. The beach faces WSW into the ocean through its transect, but the broad east-facing coastline funnels northeast and east swells into punchy, fast-breaking beach break peaks that can deliver solid barrels on the right sandbar setups. Fall is the prime season when hurricane swells and nor'easters push quality surf, drawing experienced riders from across the New England region.
The prime season at Cahoon Hollow Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Cahoon Hollow Beach include strong rip currents, shore dump, sharks, steep shorebreak, crowd surges during peak swell. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Cahoon Hollow Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
