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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 10s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with moderate SSW wind around 12mph. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with 18mph SW winds.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with strong W wind at 14mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph WSW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 19mph.
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 10.1s swell period. Wind is S at 10mph 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 0.9ft SE primary swell at 8s, a 0.5ft ESE secondary swell at 10s, a 0.7ft SSE 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 Wednesday from 12 PM to 3 PM with 1ft waves, a 3.95s 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.
