Nauset Light Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.80° N 69.94° W

Nauset Light Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nauset Light Beach sea temperature is
21.5° C
1.1° 

Nauset Light Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 40 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nauset Light Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Nauset Light Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, and the news for Nauset Light Beach is pretty quiet to start. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch with tiny, weak swell coming out of the southeast, barely pushing 1 to 2 feet. The combined wave energy is in the weak range, mostly under 50, and the wind is all over the place, making it choppy or just plain messy. Water temp is about average for the season.

From Tuesday the 18th all the way through the end of August, it’s a tough go. Waves are mostly under 2 feet, with short periods around 4 to 8 seconds – that’s just wind chop. A few mornings, like Wednesday the 19th, go glassy with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2 feet and 6 seconds. Not worth suiting up. There are a couple of afternoons with clean offshore wind, but the waves are still tiny. This dry spell lasts more than a week.

The first sign of life comes on Saturday the 29th of August. The morning brings a moderate offshore wind and clean conditions, with waves around 2 feet from the southeast. The energy is still weak at 61, but the report finally says “surfable waves.” It’s a small window.

Now, the real standout is Monday the 31st of August. The morning delivers a 5-foot swell from the northeast, with a combined energy of 218 – that’s moderate power. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. That’s the best day of the whole 16-day forecast. The period is short at 6 seconds, so the waves will be a bit soft, but it’s the only time we get proper size. The afternoon drops to 4 feet, still rideable. The next morning, Tuesday the 1st of September, still has 3-foot waves with 129 energy and light wind, so it’s a decent follow-up.

For beginners, that 5-foot swell on the 31st might be a little heavy. For everyone else, it’s the one to chase. Crowds at Nauset Light Beach can be around sometimes, so expect company.

The first week and a half is a write-off. The best bet is clearly Monday the 31st of August morning. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real surf in the whole run.

Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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38
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39
12
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Wind (km/h)
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25
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15
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High Tide
4:27AM1.81m
4:47PM1.90m
5:17AM1.69m
5:36PM1.83m
6:10AM1.58m
6:27PM1.76m
7:07AM1.51m
7:23PM1.73m
8:06AM1.47m
8:20PM1.72m
9:06AM1.47m
9:16PM1.74m
Low Tide
10:35PM0.04m
10:52AM0.14m
11:28PM0.12m
11:42AM0.25m
00:23AM0.20m
12:34PM0.35m
1:22AM0.26m
1:31PM0.41m
2:23AM0.28m
2:29PM0.43m
3:22AM0.27m
3:25PM0.41m
4:15AM0.23m
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The above surf forecast table for Nauset Light Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nauset Light Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nauset Light Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Nauset Light Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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