Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NE 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nauset Light Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up, we’ve got a bit of a tough stretch ahead for the Cape. For the next 16 days, Nauset Light Beach is the only game in town, and honestly, it’s a lean run. There are no standout swells on the horizon, so we’re looking at a long period of small, mostly poor conditions.
The surf starts off flat on September 1st with a tiny 0.3ft SE swell and a weak combined energy of just 2. The water is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort. But the wind is cross and the waves are just not there. The next several days don’t offer much hope either. On September 3rd, we get a bit of clean surf with a light offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2ft to 1ft from the SE, with energy in the 40s and 60s. It’s barely a ripple.
The only real pulse of energy comes through on September 6th, a Sunday morning. We see a 5ft swell from the NNE, with a combined energy of 238. That’s the most size we’ll see all period. But here’s the kicker – the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. For a beach break like Nauset Light, that’s a recipe for chop, not for a clean wave. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a weak, short-period windswell. This is a session for the dedicated, not the picky.
By September 7th, the wind swings offshore from the WSW, but the swell drops right back to 2ft. It’s clean, but tiny. After that, the rest of the forecast is a blur of tiny waves, poor conditions, and onshore winds. There’s a glassy moment on the afternoon of September 14th, but with a 0.7ft swell, it’s a lake. The final day, September 16th, offers a glassy afternoon, but again, it’s a 0.7ft wave.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is likely the early morning of September 6th if you’re desperate to get wet, but those waves will be messy. The cleanest conditions will be on September 7th morning, but the swell is tiny. For a dedicated surfer, this is a quiet period. The setup just isn’t interesting for paddling out. Honestly, this stretch looks more like a kiteboarding window than a surf forecast. Hang tight, and stay tuned for the next change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 3 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 7 | 68 | 76 | 47 | 41 | 39 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 32 | 51 | 135 | 234 | 118 | 79 | 44 | 71 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:26PM2.05m | 3:54AM1.89m | 4:12PM2.06m | 4:45AM1.81m | 5:03PM2.04m | 5:41AM1.74m | 6:00PM2.01m | 6:43AM1.68m | 7:01PM1.98m | 7:48AM1.66m | 8:07PM1.98m | 8:55AM1.69m | 9:12PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:04PM0.26m | 1:57AM0.07m | 2:10PM0.25m | 3:02AM0.03m | 3:16PM0.19m | 4:04AM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 68 | 76 | 47 | 41 | 8 | 14 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 44 | 71 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | SW 4 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 39 | 8 | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SE 9 | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NW 4 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 16 | — | 22 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 15 | 32 | 51 | 135 | 234 | 118 | — | — | 13 | 87 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 839 | 1919 | 296 | 751 | 1151 | 128 | 135 | 132 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 132 | 479 | 2617 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 0 | 15 | 67 | 135 |
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