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Nauset Beach Surf Forecast, Massachusetts

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Nauset Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
3.15s
Wind
3mph
SSW / Gusts 6mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.1ft @ 9sSE
Secondary
0.3ft @ 4sN
Wind Swell
1.8ft @ 3sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on SE swell at 9s with 9mph SSW winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|9-13mph SSW
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on SE swell at 8s and 16mph out of the NE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SE|15-16mph NE
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 6s with light ESE winds. The SSW wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor by then.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ENE|4-10mph S
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Nauset Beach Surf 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

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

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 3.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 3mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Nauset Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Nauset Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.1ft SE primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft N secondary swell at 4s, a 1.8ft SSW wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Nauset Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Nauset Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.