White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this is a tough stretch. The forecast is basically a long, flat spell with next to nothing worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a solid gap of days with no real surf on offer. The first proper chance to even think about a wave doesn’t show up until late in the period.

For the first week and a half, from August 6th right through to the 19th, it’s a real struggle. We’re talking tiny little ankle-snappers, mostly 0.3 ft to 1 ft, and the combined energy is barely a whisper – mostly in the single digits. The winds are a mixed bag, sometimes offshore, but there’s just no power in the water. It’s a classic summer lull for this exposed sandbar setup at White Crest Beach (Wellfleet). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

Now, I’ll give you the one blip on the radar. It’s a long way off, so keep the salt out of your eyes on this one. Around Wednesday, August 19th, we might see a bit of a pulse. The morning shows a 3 ft swell coming from the south, with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate 114. It’s still labelled as poor surf, though, because the wind is a messy cross-shore at 16 mph. This is a sandbar break, so with that short period and onshore wind, it’s going to be a bumpy, choppy mess. Honestly, for that day, the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The morning of August 21st also shows a 3 ft swell from the NE, but it’s onshore wind and the energy is lower at 76. Not the one.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The only tiny bit of hope is that August 19th, but it’s a long-range call and looks rough. For the rest of it, save the wax and go for a skate.

Rusty.

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