Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with 49 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next stretch of days is looking pretty flat and sad for Nauset Light Beach. It’s the kind of lineup where you’d be better off finding a different way to spend your time than staring at an ocean that’s just not giving anything back.
We’ve got a long quiet spell to start. From Tuesday the 25th through the end of the month, it’s a whole lot of nothing. We’re talking ankle-biters at best—nothing over a foot and a half—and most of it with poor surf conditions. The energy is completely weak too, with combined swell energy values barely getting into double digits, like 13 or 21. It’s just a washout. A couple of those days, like the 26th and 27th, might have clean conditions, but there’s no power behind it. It’s frustrating, for sure.
We finally see a pulse of energy arrive on Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell bumps up slightly, but it’s still pretty mediocre. The morning has a moderate cross-onshore wind making things choppy, and the afternoon is dead calm with next to no wind, but the swell is weak. The combined energy starts to climb though, hitting the 139-141 mark, so something is stirring out there.
Then Wednesday the 2nd is where things get interesting. The swell builds to a proper size, hitting 4ft in the morning with a clean, glassy feel as the wind drops off. This is the first real sign of life. By Wednesday afternoon, it jumps to 5ft with glassy conditions. The wind and tide are favorable, and the energy is now moderate at 221. The only catch is the wave comment says this might be too big for this break. For us here, 5ft is right on that edge where it’s not for beginners, but for the more experienced crew, it could be a fun, punchy session.
Thursday the 3rd is a bit of a letdown. The swell is still there at 5ft, but the wind swings onshore and it gets messy. The energy is up there in the 273 to 291 range, but it’s choppy and all over the place. You’d be fighting it more than riding it.
Now, for the standout of the whole period, you have to point to Friday the 4th of September. The morning is where it’s at. The swell drops a touch to 4ft, but the period jumps to a long 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy and light, and the combined swell energy is a massive 1325, which is strong to very strong. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one on offer. The swell direction is ENE, which is maybe not the absolute optimum for the break, but the combination of size, period, and glassy conditions makes this the clear winner. It’s a Friday morning, so expect some company, but it’s worth it.
That afternoon, the energy drops and the wind turns onshore, so the window is tight.
After that, it looks like things settle back down. The rest of the 5th through the 9th is all below 3 feet and mostly messy or weak. There’s a bit of energy on the 6th with 566, but the wind is just not your friend. It’s a classic case of the swell being there but the conditions ruining it.
So, to sum it up: don't bother suiting up until the 2nd. The real gem is the morning of Friday the 4th. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one that’s got my heart racing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing crazy.
Tide it over. This coast will wake up properly soon.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
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8 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 49 | 37 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:09PM1.79m | 10:49AM1.58m | 10:57PM1.84m | 11:32AM1.66m | 11:40PM1.90m | 12:11PM1.74m | 00:21AM1.95m | 12:48PM1.83m | 1:01AM1.98m | 1:26PM1.91m | 1:42AM1.99m | 2:04PM1.98m | 2:23AM1.98m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:01AM0.17m | 5:04PM0.30m | 5:42AM0.11m | 5:47PM0.23m | 6:20AM0.06m | 6:28PM0.16m | 6:57AM0.02m | 7:09PM0.09m | 7:33AM-0.01m | 7:49PM0.04m | 8:10AM-0.02m | 8:30PM0.00m | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 49 | 37 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 5 | — | S 6 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 11 | E 6 | E 11 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 3 | SE 8 | — | — |
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | NW 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | SW 3 |
8 | 2 | 29 | 11 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 14 | 135 | 135 | 14 | 179 | 20 | 14 | 1145 | 135 | 132 | 14 | 14 | 101 | 179 | 171 | 479 | 2617 | 2443 |
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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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