Nauset Light Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.80° N 69.94° W

Nauset Light Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nauset Light Beach sea temperature is
21.0°C
1.3° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 200 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ll be your local surf reporter. Let’s get into it.

Well, folks, it’s a tough stretch ahead for Nauset Light Beach. The next couple of weeks look pretty bleak for any decent surf. I’m not seeing any good options at all for the entire 16-day window. The whole forecast is a run of “poor surf conditions,” so we’re in for a frustrating spell.

The first few days, starting Thursday 27th August, are all tiny, weak dribble. We’re talking waves around 1.0 ft to 2 ft from the east, with nowhere near enough energy. The combined swell energy (47) is weak, and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The wind is cross-off, but there’s nothing to ride.

We get a bit of a bump around Tuesday 1st September, with swell picking up to 5 ft from the ENE, and the energy moves into moderate territory (148). But the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. It’s not a good look. This continues through the next few days, with the swell actually building to 6 ft on Thursday 3rd September (energy 340), but it’s all onshore wind and poor quality. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

By Friday 4th September, the swell peaks at 6 ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds and a strong energy reading of 579. But again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy. With that much wind and messy surf, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The waves are too blown out for a good time.

After that, it fades quickly. The swell drops back to under 3 ft for the rest of the run, with the energy falling back into the weak zone. There’s a brief moment on Sunday 6th September with a longer period of 11 seconds, but only 2 ft to 2 ft of swell and onshore winds. It’s just not enough.

Honestly, there’s no standout here. The entire forecast is a blank run. For Nauset Light Beach, this kind of extended poor spell is more normal than you’d like. Keep your expectations low, and hope the forecasts change. For now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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E
9
0.4
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8
0.3
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8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
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6
0.8
N
4
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
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6
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7
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5
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SSE
6
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6
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NE
5
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
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7
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
25
23
13
27
21
24
12
4
4
4
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14
11
3
34
145
132
161
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
NNW
20
N
10
NE
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
10
SSE
5
S
10
SSE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:11PM1.74m
00:21AM1.95m
12:48PM1.83m
1:01AM1.98m
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
Low Tide
6:28PM0.16m
6:57AM0.02m
7:09PM0.09m
7:33AM-0.01m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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26
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26
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16
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17
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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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