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Cape Cod Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

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Cape Cod surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.7s
Wind
4mph
SSE / Gusts 5mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 9sSE
Wind Swell
2.6ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 2-3ft with strong SSW wind at 15mph. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s SE|11-15mph SSW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Skip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 2-3ft and poor - fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s E|13-15mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Cape Cod Surf Spot Guide

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

Cape Cod offers accessible beach breaks along its iconic sandy shores, with consistent peaks forming across the exposed beaches facing east into the Atlantic. The spot works best during autumn when Atlantic swells wrap around the cape and offshore west winds groom the faces, providing fun, forgiving waves perfect for building your skills. The shallow, sandy bottom and gradual beach break make this a welcoming destination for surfers of all levels.

Strong currentsCold water temperatureOccasional rocks at certain breaks

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Cape Cod Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Cape Cod?
The current wave height at Cape Cod is 1-2ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is SSE at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Cape Cod surf forecast?
Our Cape Cod 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Cape Cod?
The current breaking wave height at Cape Cod is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 2.6ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Cape Cod?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Cape Cod is Wednesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 4.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.