Massachusetts
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Cahoon Hollow Beach for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the WSW.
Fri, Jun 26: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SSW.
Sat, Jun 27: 0–1ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph from the N. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–2ft, 11s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 12mph from the NNE.
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 1ft with a 7s swell period. Wind is WSW at 3mph 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 1ft, produced by a 1.6ft SE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NW secondary swell at 2s, a 0.7ft S wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Sunday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 10.85s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
