Nauset Light Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.80° N 69.94° W

Nauset Light Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nauset Light Beach sea temperature is
18.2°C
0.9° 

Nauset Light Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 2,441 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with ENE 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 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, gales from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NNE on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ENE
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1.9
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2.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1230
1913
2131
2441
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Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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NE
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ENE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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NNE
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N
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NNW
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NW
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WNW
25
SSW
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15
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NNW
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High Tide
10:10AM1.64m
10:22PM1.83m
10:52AM1.75m
11:07PM1.90m
11:32AM1.86m
11:50PM1.95m
12:11PM1.97m
00:32AM1.99m
12:50PM2.06m
1:15AM2.01m
1:30PM2.12m
1:59AM1.99m
2:13PM2.16m
2:45AM1.95m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.27m
5:02AM0.13m
5:16PM0.17m
5:41AM0.07m
5:58PM0.07m
6:19AM0.02m
6:39PM-0.02m
6:57AM-0.01m
7:21PM-0.09m
7:37AM-0.02m
8:04PM-0.13m
8:18AM0.00m
8:50PM-0.14m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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