
Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SSE swell with 50 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, flat spell with almost nothing to get excited about. The first real sign of life doesn't pop up until the 19th of July, and even then, it's just a whisper. The water's sitting at about 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's not gonna save the surf.
The best bet in this whole outlook is the morning of Thursday, the 23rd of July, at Nauset Light Beach. We've got a little 2ft southeast swell rolling in, and what makes it stand out is the glassy conditions – that's a major positive. The wind is dead calm, coming from the north at just 3 mph. It'll be clean, but don't expect any power; the combined energy is only 83 (weak). For a beginner, that tiny, clean wave is actually a good option.
Another morning to keep an eye on is Monday, the 27th of July. Again, we're looking at a small 2ft swell from the east-southeast, but with glassy conditions from a light 3 mph south-southwest breeze. The energy is weak (33), but it'll be clean. That's about as good as it gets.
Other than those two mornings, it's a whole lot of nothing. The swell flickers to life a bit on the 24th of July with a 3ft SSE swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it'll be choppy and messy. The energy jumps to 145 (moderate), but the quality just isn't there. For a sandbar setup like this, with poor surf quality and onshore wind, it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The bottom line is we're in for a dry spell. There's a stretch of real flatness from now until the 19th, and even after that, the surf is small and inconsistent. Don't hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 18 | S 7 | E 16 | S 6 | S 6 | E 15 | N 4 | N 4 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 5 | E 5 |
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2 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 50 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:20PM1.88m | 00:32AM2.28m | 1:15PM1.92m | 1:27AM2.26m | 2:08PM1.96m | 2:21AM2.21m | 2:59PM1.97m | 3:14AM2.12m | 3:49PM1.96m | 4:06AM2.00m | 4:39PM1.94m | 4:58AM1.87m | 5:28PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:34PM-0.02m | 7:18AM-0.29m | 7:29PM-0.05m | 8:09AM-0.29m | 8:23PM-0.06m | 9:00AM-0.25m | 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 | ||||||||
5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 4 | NNW 4 | S 6 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | S 6 | N 4 | S 6 | S 5 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 34 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | E 8 | — | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 6 | E 12 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | E 12 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 18 | SE 9 | E 16 | E 16 | SE 4 | E 15 | S 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — |
— | — | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | NW 3 | S 6 | N 4 | — | SW 4 | E 3 | N 4 | SSE 5 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | SSE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
53 | 115 | 80 | 2 | 20 | 1 | — | 21 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 17 | 22 | — | 50 | 21 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2415 | 1394 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 63 | 179 | 399 | 479 | 487 | 516 | 487 | 479 | 387 | 14 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 160 | 133 |
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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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