
Surf Forecasts:
Nauset Light Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nauset Light Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. The forecast for Nauset Light Beach is a tough one to call. We're looking at a pretty grim run of surf, I gotta be honest with ya. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't show up until the morning of Monday, August 3rd, but even then, it's a rough one.
The pattern is a long stretch of nothing. There's a gap of a few days with no real surf on offer. The ocean is mostly flat, with tiny swells and messy wind. The water temperature is sitting at 67°F, which is about 1°F cooler than the average for this time of year, so it's slightly cooler than usual.
Let's break it down. Monday morning, August 3rd, there's a pulse of south swell at 6ft but it's a short-period 6 seconds from the S, which is poor. The wind is hammering a cross-off at 28 mph, and the combined energy is a moderate 262. The surf is just a messy, blown-out mess. It's not a paddle-in situation; with that wind and size, it's starting to look more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
The rest of the week is a washout. Tuesday, August 4th, has a tiny 2ft SSE swell, but the wind is offshore (WSW) at 6 mph, which is the only clean moment. The combined energy is a weak 46. It's clean but there's just no power in the water. The waves are barely there.
Wednesday, August 5th, through to Wednesday, August 12th, it's all the same story. We see swells bouncing between 0.3ft and 2ft from the E, SE, and S, with periods barely cracking 9 seconds. The combined energy never gets above a weak 57. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, keeping the surface clean, but the waves are just too small and weak to do anything with. It's a flat spell, pure and simple.
Thursday, August 13th, tries to offer a little bump with a 2ft NE swell, but the period is a terrible 4 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 21. The wind is a cross-off at 16 mph, so it's clean, but the wave quality is shot. It's a poor surf condition.
The outlook doesn't improve much through the end of the 16-day window. By Saturday, August 15th, we have a 1ft SE swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, making it choppy. The energy is a weak 26. Honestly, there isn't a single standout session in this entire 16-day forecast. The best on offer is Tuesday morning, August 4th, with that clean, offshore wind and a tiny 2ft SSE swell. It's the only chance to get a clean, small wave, but you'll be dodging the flat spells.
The break is a sandbar setup, exposed to the east, but the swell we're seeing is not coming from the optimum direction. It's a tough period for Nauset. The spot is fairly consistent normally, but this run is a quiet one. It can't stay poor forever, but right now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
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5 | 3 | 261 | 57 | 135 | 44 | 19 | 18 | 2 | 55 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:16PM1.88m | 3:31AM1.93m | 3:57PM1.93m | 4:17AM1.88m | 4:41PM1.97m | 5:06AM1.83m | 5:29PM1.99m | 6:00AM1.76m | 6:22PM2.01m | 6:59AM1.71m | 7:19PM2.02m | 8:01AM1.68m | 8:20PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.12m | 10:00AM0.05m | 10:24PM0.11m | 10:43AM0.09m | 11:14PM0.10m | 11:29AM0.13m | 00:08AM0.10m | 12:22PM0.18m | 1:08AM0.09m | 1:20PM0.21m | 2:11AM0.06m | 2:22PM0.21m | 3:15AM0.00m | |||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | S 7 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 |
5 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 135 | 44 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 55 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | SE 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | NNW 3 | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
1 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
9 | 18 | 261 | 150 | — | — | 19 | 18 | 34 | 7 | 20 | 10 | 33 | 47 | 8 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1684 | 1342 | 1671 | 71 | 0 | 14 | 135 | 14 | 160 | 1109 | 160 | 160 | 160 | 140 | 373 | 160 | 105 | 184 | 160 | 479 |
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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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