Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nauset Light Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch for Nauset Light Beach over the next two weeks. The overall pattern is one of long waits between anything worth paddling for, with only a couple of brief moments that might get your heart rate up.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell. From Saturday the 29th of August right through the first week of September, the surf is tiny and mostly messy. The wind is all over the place, and the swell doesn’t have any push. The combined swell energy is barely registering, often under 100 (44 to 6), which is weak. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The first real glimmer comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the ESE, but the period is a very long 11 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, and while it brings a bit more shape, the wind is a cross-shore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 150 (moderate), but the surf quality is still a no-go for anything decent. You’ll be fighting a cross-chop.
Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon sees a tiny improvement. Swell is 3ft from the S, but with a short 6-second period. The wind turns light offshore though, which cleans it right up. The combined energy is only 93 (weak), so it’s surfable but very ordinary. Don’t get your hopes up.
There’s a bit of a tease on Sunday the 6th of September afternoon. The swell is 2ft from the ENE, and the wind goes glassy. The wave energy is still weak (64), but for a few hours, the ocean might look inviting. It’s still tiny.
Then, the standout. Monday the 7th of September afternoon. The swell jumps to 6ft from the ESE. That’s a solid size, but here’s the thing – the combined energy is 229 (moderate), and the comment says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. At 6ft, it’s over the 5ft mark, so it’s not for beginners. With a 6-second period, it’s a short-period windswell, which won’t be the most organized. The wind is light onshore. This is a moment where the setup might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing, given the size and the onshore wind. It’s a big, lumpy mess that’s not ideal for a sandbar.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The next week is a graveyard of weak, small swells until Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon. That afternoon brings a 3ft swell from the SE with a very long 13-second period. The combined energy is 285 (moderate), and the wind is clean cross-off. That’s a proper groundswell pulse. The long period (over 11 seconds) means it’ll have more energy and better shape, but at a beach break like Nauset, it might break a little too straight. Still, this is the other potential highlight. The overall rating is marginal, so keep an eye on it.
The rest of the 16-day window is flat and poor. No other standouts.
So, for the best on offer, I’d put the Monday the 7th of September afternoon swell first, but with a big caveat that it’s likely too big for the spot and onshore. The second is the Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon pulse – cleaner winds and a longer period, but very uncertain. Get your hopes up for that one, but don’t bank on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 94 | 72 | 100 | 56 | 193 | 78 | 59 | 38 | 49 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:26PM1.91m | 1:42AM1.99m | 2:04PM1.98m | 2:23AM1.98m | 2:43PM2.03m | 3:07AM1.95m | 3:26PM2.05m | 3:54AM1.89m | 4:12PM2.06m | 4:45AM1.81m | 5:03PM2.04m | 5:41AM1.74m | 6:00PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:49PM0.04m | 8:10AM-0.02m | 8:30PM0.00m | 8:48AM0.00m | 9:13PM-0.02m | 9:29AM0.04m | 10:00PM-0.02m | 10:14AM0.09m | 10:51PM0.01m | 11:04AM0.16m | 11:48PM0.04m | 12:01PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.07m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 5 | S 5 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SW 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 68 | 72 | 47 | 1 | 25 | 43 | 59 | 36 | 49 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | E 5 | E 8 | NW 3 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | — | E 13 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 |
8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 15 | 33 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 38 | 14 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | SW 2 | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 12 | — | SE 10 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | NW 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | — |
25 | — | 1 | 2 | 19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 94 | — | 100 | 56 | 193 | 78 | 3 | 24 | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 479 | 171 | 487 | 1925 | 179 | 179 | 1150 | 1150 | 1150 | 1150 | 311 | 446 | 2415 | 385 | 71 | 63 | 66 | 63 | 107 | 493 |
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Information about the Nauset Light Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Nauset Light Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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