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Nauset Beach Surf Forecast

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Nauset Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.35s
Wind
13mph
S / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.1ft @ 3sS

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Nauset Beach is a classic Cape Cod surf destination located along the Atlantic-facing outer shore of Orleans, Massachusetts, where the barrier beach stretches for miles and catches open-ocean swells rolling in from the North Atlantic. The break produces punchy, powerful beach break waves that can range from fun and mellow to surprisingly hollow, especially during fall nor'easters and hurricane swells that light up this east-facing stretch of coastline. Its remote, expansive shoreline and consistent exposure to northeastern swell energy make it one of the premier surf spots in Massachusetts, offering a raw and scenic experience unlike anywhere else on the Cape.

Strong currentsRip currentsSharksCold waterShifting sandbarsStrong onshore winds

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and glassy conditions. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s ESE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|Calm

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Nauset Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Nauset Beach?
The current wave height at Nauset Beach is 1-2+ft with a 3.35s swell period. Wind is S at 13mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Nauset Beach surf forecast?
Our Nauset 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.