
Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with 404 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nauset Light Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty. Let's get into it.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for our local waters is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of flat, messy, and generally uncooperative conditions. The first good surf doesn't show up until July 31st, and even then, it's marginal. The best that has the most going for it is Tuesday, August 4th afternoon, but that's a long way off.
Let's start with the early part. Starting Saturday, July 25th, through to the end of July, it's a whole lot of nothing. We're seeing tiny swell – 2 ft to 2 ft – with onshore winds from the east and northeast. The wave energy is weak (28–39), and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions". Honestly, it's a write-off. This poor run carries right through the week, with some heavier rain and wind kicking up on Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th, but the swell is still junky and short-period. The combined energy bumps up a bit (112–332) but it's all wind chop and cross-onshore mess. Not worth paddling out for.
Finally, we get a tiny glimmer on Friday, July 31st. The morning at Nauset Light Beach is glassy with a light NNW wind at 5 km/h. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the ESE with a 9-second period (80 energy). The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". It's not going to be anything to write home about – knee-high at best – but it's clean. The afternoon looks clean too with a cross-off breeze, but the swell drops further. That's the first real option, but it's a real small, marginal one.
Then we go back into a flat spell. Saturday August 1st through Monday August 3rd is all tiny, weak swell (0.7 ft to 3 ft, energy 9–80). The wind is variable, but it's not producing any quality surf. More "poor surf conditions".
Now, the standout. Tuesday, August 4th. The afternoon is looking like the best session in the entire forecast. We get a 3 ft swell from the SSE with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 220. The wind goes glassy – a 5 km/h SE breeze that's "glass" – and the wave comment is "expect good surf conditions". The water is around 66°F, which is about normal for this time of year (anomaly -0.9°F). Nauset Light Beach is a sandbar setup, so a long period groundswell can make it close out, but at 8 seconds, it's a short-period wind swell, which can actually be fun on a beach break. The swell direction is from the SSE, which is not the ideal E direction for this spot, but at this size, it'll still wrap in. The wind is the key here – glassy conditions make everything better. This is the one to watch.
After that, from Wednesday August 5th onward, it's back to the same old story. Tiny swell (1.0 ft–3 ft), weak energy (14–60), and onshore or cross-off winds that don't produce anything worthwhile. The run goes flat through to the end of the forecast on August 9th.
So, to sum it up: a long, painful stretch of flatness, a tiny clean window on July 31st morning for the die-hards, and one real hopeful session on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4th. That Tuesday afternoon is your best bet. It's a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but right now, that's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
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27 | 37 | 37 | 91 | 91 | 32 | 17 | 26 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 112 | 193 | 404 | 183 | 140 | 60 | 42 | 39 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:42AM1.49m | 9:50PM1.78m | 10:34AM1.51m | 10:39PM1.81m | 11:22AM1.55m | 11:25PM1.86m | 12:04PM1.60m | 00:08AM1.90m | 12:44PM1.66m | 00:48AM1.94m | 1:22PM1.71m | 1:28AM1.96m | 2:00PM1.77m | 2:08AM1.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:57PM0.37m | 4:48AM0.18m | 4:47PM0.35m | 5:33AM0.14m | 5:32PM0.32m | 6:15AM0.10m | 6:15PM0.27m | 6:54AM0.06m | 6:56PM0.24m | 7:31AM0.03m | 7:36PM0.20m | 8:07AM0.02m | 8:16PM0.17m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 46 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 |
27 | 1 | 37 | 91 | 91 | 32 | 10 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 116 | 38 | 72 | 49 | 32 | 39 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 13 | 11 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 60 | 42 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 15 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 4 | N 3 | — | — |
— | 37 | — | 46 | 32 | — | 17 | — | — | 14 | 8 | 21 | 112 | 193 | 404 | 183 | 120 | 10 | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 530 | 135 | 63 | 1813 | 63 | 620 | 1917 | 14 | 493 | 560 | 135 | 138 | 128 | 66 | 110 | 66 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
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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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