Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at Nauset Light Beach. It’s a tough outlook for the next 16 days – a whole lot of flat and nothing much to grab. The swell is tiny, wind is all over, and the energy is just gone.
Right now, through Friday the 17th and into the weekend, we’re looking at absolute dribble – 0.3ft to 2ft of swell. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, which would be fine if there was a wave, but there isn’t. The combined energy is a weak 5 to 48, so it’s dead. Water temp is about 68°, which is normal for July, so you won’t freeze while you’re waiting.
The first real chance – and I’m being generous – comes on Wednesday morning, July 22nd. A little pulse from the SE, about 3ft, with a period of 9 to 10 seconds. The energy jumps to 123 and then 222, so the ocean wakes up a bit. The wind is cross-off from the SSW, so it should be clean. Still, the quality is poor, and it’s not a standout. Thursday the 23rd morning has a similar 3ft from the SE with a clean NW wind, but it fades fast.
After that, it’s back to the same story. From the 24th of July all the way to the 1st of August, the swell drops to 0.7ft to 2ft, with periods of 6 to 10 seconds. The energy is mostly in the teens and twenties – weak. Wind is a mix, but none of it matters because there’s nothing to ride.
There’s a tiny window on the morning of July 27th with a light offshore from the WSW, but the swell is only 0.7ft. That’s a paddle and a hope.
So, the best on offer is the Wednesday morning, July 22nd, with that 3ft SE swell and clean conditions. That’s your only shot at something waist-high or a little above. It’s not for beginners – it’s small but might be a little bumpy. For the rest, it’s more of a kite-surfing sort of setup when the wind picks up. For paddle surfing, it’s a long, flat wait.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 |
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 kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 17 | 47 | 107 | 175 | 470 | 188 | 97 | 73 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:14AM2.12m | 3:49PM1.96m | 4:06AM2.00m | 4:39PM1.94m | 4:58AM1.87m | 5:28PM1.89m | 5:52AM1.74m | 6:19PM1.84m | 6:48AM1.63m | 7:10PM1.80m | 7:46AM1.55m | 8:04PM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16PM-0.05m | 9:49AM-0.17m | 10:11PM-0.00m | 10:39AM-0.07m | 11:06PM0.06m | 11:29AM0.05m | 00:02AM0.12m | 12:21PM0.17m | 1:01AM0.18m | 1:14PM0.27m | 2:01AM0.21m | 2:09PM0.34m | 3:00AM0.22m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 6 | N 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | N 4 | — | SE 8 | SSW 8 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 1 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 1 | 279 | 188 | 97 | 73 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 8 | S 4 | E 12 | N 4 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 9 | NNW 4 | N 4 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 166 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | — | E 8 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 12 | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | SSE 8 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 10 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 95 | 167 | 34 | — | 5 | 3 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 47 | 107 | 175 | 470 | 11 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 479 | 487 | 424 | 494 | 141 | 98 | 63 | 63 | 180 | 135 | 1684 | 2617 | 1145 | 160 | 71 | 67 | 0 | 12 | 98 |
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