Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NNW swell with 43 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet for Nauset Light Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing on the horizon, so don't get too amped for the next few days. The first real pulse of surf doesn’t show up until the 23rd, which is a solid run of days with no real waves. It’s going to be a waiting game.
Starting now through the 22nd, it’s mostly knee-high mush or just plain flat. There are a few mornings with clean conditions, like the 11th and 15th when it goes glassy, but there’s nothing to ride. The swell energy is weak, with readings mostly under 30, and the period is short and junky. The wind is a mixed bag, but honestly, it doesn't matter when there's nothing to push around. You’re better off doing something else.
Then, on the morning of the 23rd, we finally see something. It’s not going to win any awards, but it’s surfable. The swell bumps up to 4.6ft from the NNE with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 168, which is moderate, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and soft. The morning has light offshore winds, so it could be clean, but the afternoon wind picks up to 19 mph from the SSW, chopping it up. It’s a small, ordinary day, but at least it’s a wave.
The real standout is Monday morning, the 24th. This is the one to circle. The swell jumps to 5.9ft from the NE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 515 – that’s strong and powerful. The wind is offshore, which will groom it nicely. This is the best the window has to offer. However, it’s a lot of water for the sandbar, and it might be pushing the limits for this break. It’s a big, powerful swell, so it’s not one for the beginners; this is for the experienced crew. The direction is good, and the conditions look favorable, but with that much energy, it could be a handful. It’s a promising call, but longer-range forecasts are a bit less certain, so keep an eye on it. This is the one to be out for.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 7 | S 5 | N 4 | S 6 | N 4 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 5 | NNW 4 |
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 kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.69m | 9:23PM2.09m | 10:08AM1.74m | 10:24PM2.14m | 11:08AM1.81m | 11:24PM2.18m | 12:05PM1.89m | 00:19AM2.20m | 12:56PM1.95m | 1:12AM2.18m | 1:45PM2.00m | 2:02AM2.13m | 2:31PM2.02m | 2:50AM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.18m | 4:17AM-0.07m | 4:27PM0.11m | 5:15AM-0.15m | 5:25PM0.03m | 6:09AM-0.21m | 6:21PM-0.04m | 7:00AM-0.24m | 7:14PM-0.09m | 7:48AM-0.23m | 8:05PM-0.11m | 8:34AM-0.18m | 8:55PM-0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | E 8 | SSW 4 | S 6 | NNE 3 | E 8 | SW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | N 4 | N 4 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 6 | N 5 | NNW 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 5 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 20 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | S 6 | N 3 | E 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | SW 5 | SSE 8 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | SW 4 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | NW 3 | — | S 6 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | N 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SW 5 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 5 | WNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 22 | 3 | — | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 10 | — | 6 | 10 | 21 | 51 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 43 | 75 | — | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 179 | 383 | 63 | 622 | 560 | 236 | 204 | 236 | 615 | 615 | 1655 | 140 | 137 | 615 | 479 | 184 | 983 | 137 | 983 | 63 |
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