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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
15mph
SSW / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.6ft @ 9sE
Wind Swell
2.3ft @ 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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

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 SSW at 15mph. 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.