
Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNE swell with 84 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. 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 (Sep 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've stared at the charts for this stretch of coast, and I've got to be straight with you—it's a bleak run for a good chunk of the next 16 days. Nauset Light Beach (Cape Cod) is the only spot on the menu, and the numbers are telling me we're in for a long stretch of near-flat, messy conditions with nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at about 67°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you stare at the lake-like surface.
We're starting from September 11th, and honestly, it's a tough watch right out of the gate. Friday the 11th has a tiny 2ft swell from the north, but it's only packing 4 seconds of period and the cross-shore wind is making a mess of it. Combined energy is a weak 21—that's barely a ripple. That theme sticks for days. Saturday the 12th drops even further to 1.0ft, and Sunday the 13th is a write-off with rain and onshore winds. The whole first week is a dud. The swell bumps up a bit on Monday the 14th with a 4ft NNW swell and 5-second period, but it's still cross-shore and choppy with 70 combined energy—not enough grunt to clean up.
There's a glimmer on the horizon around September 20th (Sunday) when a 5ft NE swell rolls in with 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 226—that's moderate energy for sure. But here's the kicker: the wind is screaming onshore at 25 mph from the north-northeast. That's strong and messy, turning the beach into a washing machine. For a sandbar setup like this, it's more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers. It drops back down to 3-4ft through the 21st and 22nd, still onshore and lumpy.
The best chance you've got in this whole outlook lands on September 24th (Thursday). Morning sees a 3ft ENE swell, 9-second period, and finally some offshore wind from the southwest at 19 mph. Combined energy is 126—moderate. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 3ft E swell, 9-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze from the northwest. It's clean, it's got a bit of shape from that longer period, and the energy is there. That's your standout, but it's over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed.
After that, Friday the 25th holds at 3ft with 9 seconds and cross-shore wind, then Saturday the 26th gets hammered by strong 28 mph southwest winds, dropping the swell back to 2ft. The run ends with a whimper.
So, what's the call? If you're desperate for a paddle, Thursday the 24th is the only window that looks half-decent. It's not a classic, but with clean conditions and a little period behind it, you might find a few fun ones. The rest of the month is a no-go. This stretch often goes flat like this—forecasts can change, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | S 6 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | SE 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 22 | 56 | 27 | 84 | 31 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 12:34PM2.00m | 00:54AM2.07m | 1:18PM2.04m | 1:40AM2.02m | 1:59PM2.05m | 2:25AM1.95m | 2:41PM2.01m | 3:09AM1.85m | 3:23PM1.96m | 3:54AM1.75m | 4:07PM1.89m | 4:42AM1.65m | 4:54PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57PM-0.12m | 7:22AM-0.13m | 7:45PM-0.13m | 8:05AM-0.07m | 8:31PM-0.10m | 8:47AM0.02m | 9:16PM-0.04m | 9:31AM0.12m | 10:03PM0.04m | 10:15AM0.23m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:04AM0.34m | 11:46PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | E 10 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | E 3 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | NNE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | N 3 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | S 4 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SW 5 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | — | E 12 |
2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 22 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 3 |
10 | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | 9 | 17 | — | 56 | 27 | 84 | 31 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 479 | 204 | 1145 | 1154 | 144 | 307 | 135 | 14 | 204 | 14 | 171 | 490 | 854 | 931 | 1145 | 1145 | 20 | 373 | 20 | 296 |
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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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