Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nauset Light Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nauset Light Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got for Nauset Light Beach.
Honestly, partner, it's a tough stretch ahead. We're looking at a pretty blank run for the entire 16-day window. The swell is just not cooperating, and the wind is fighting us more often than not. There's no standout session to get excited about, and the first week is a total write-off. From the 27th of July all the way through to the 11th of August, every single reading is showing "poor surf conditions." That's a solid two weeks of nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temp is sitting at 68.7°F, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s normal. The swell is tiny, barely a ripple, and when it does try to show some life, like on the 29th of July with a 4.6ft SE swell, the wind is a messy cross-shore or cross-on, tearing it up. That combined energy reading of 167 (moderate) is the highest we see, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s all wind chop, not a proper groundswell. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
The second half of the window is more of the same: ankle-biters and clean but tiny conditions. The wind does go a little favourable at times, like the cross-off winds on the 2nd of August, but the swell is a pathetic 1.3ft. It's just not enough to push you into anything. About the only thing that catches my eye is the glassy conditions on the 11th of August, but even then, the swell is a measly 0.7ft from the east. It’s a beautiful, flat lake.
Look, this is a stretch where the forecasts can change, but right now, the pattern is stubborn. There's no good surf on offer. I’d save the wax and wait for a better window.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 19 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 54 | 80 | 167 | 58 | 54 | 36 | 25 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:25PM1.86m | 12:04PM1.60m | 00:08AM1.90m | 12:44PM1.66m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:22PM1.71m | 1:28AM1.96m | 2:00PM1.77m | 2:08AM1.97m | 2:37PM1.83m | 2:49AM1.96m | 3:16PM1.88m | 3:31AM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.32m | 6:15AM0.10m | 6:15PM0.27m | 6:54AM0.06m | 6:56PM0.24m | 7:31AM0.03m | 7:36PM0.20m | 8:07AM0.02m | 8:16PM0.17m | 8:43AM0.01m | 8:57PM0.15m | 9:21AM0.02m | 9:39PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 19 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 30 | — | 58 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | SW 8 | — | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 13 | 9 | 6 | — | 9 | — | 36 | 54 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 14 | 11 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 10 | 28 | 54 | 80 | 167 | — | — | 2 | — | 16 | 20 | 11 | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1917 | 20 | 479 | 1668 | 370 | 160 | 160 | 0 | 107 | 137 | 0 | 63 | 63 | 101 | 2 | 135 | 135 | 479 | 1671 | 137 |
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