White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.93° N 69.98° W

White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) sea temperature is
18.9° C
0.3° 

White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) this week:

The surf forecast for White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for the Cape Cod surf scene.

Honestly, the next 16 days are looking like a bit of a drought for any proper waves. The forecast is a long, drawn-out stretch of knee-high slop and junky conditions. The wind is mostly a problem, and the swell is weak. There’s a one-day spike in size that’s a real head-scratcher, but for the most part, we’re just waiting for a solid window that never fully comes together.

The action starts on Wednesday 22 July with a tiny 3 ft SW wind swell out of the SE at 8 seconds. The energy is weak (95). The southwesterly is a strong offshore breeze at 25 mph, which sounds good for a clean face, but with a short period like that and the wind cranking, it’s a tough paddle with zero push. It’s a beginner spot, but honestly, this is more of a trudge than a surf.

The rest of this first week is pretty grim. Thursday 23 July sees a bit more energy (122) but the wind is swinging nasty, making for a choppy, cross-shore mess. Friday 24 July is similar, just smaller. By Saturday 25 July, we’ve got onshore wind with a 3 ft windswell that’s only 5 seconds – that’s just whitewash. Sunday 26 July through to Tuesday 29 July is a mix of light winds and tiny surf, but the energy is limp, rarely breaking 100.

The one real standout is Tuesday 28 July. That morning, the models are showing a big jump to 8 ft from the SSE at a short 6 seconds. The energy is strong (424). The wind is cross-offshore at 12 mph, which should keep it clean. Here’s the catch: that’s a lot of water moving for a beach break, and the file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. At 8 ft, this is expert-only territory, even with the short period. The afternoon cleans up with a solid offshore at 16 mph, but the swell drops back to 4 ft. If you’re a very experienced surfer on a big board, the morning could be a wild, powerful session, but it’s not for the faint of heart. The water temp is about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.

After that, we’re back to the doldrums. From 29 July onward, the size drops below 3 ft for the rest of the run. There are a couple of glassy mornings on 30 July and 31 July, and again on 2 August, but the swell is tiny (2 ft to 3 ft) and the energy is weak. You’ll be scratching for little lines on a longboard. The wind is light, so the surface will be clean, but the lack of push is the main problem.

The second week, from 1 August to 6 August, is just flat. The swell doesn’t even reach 3 ft. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but the wave heights are 1 ft to 3 ft. The energy numbers are all in the teens or forties. It’s a longboard-only affair, and even then, you’ll be working for a ride.

In short: The only day that has any real size is 28 July, and it’s a dangerous, short-period, expert-only swell. The rest of the 16 days is a quiet spell with tiny, weak waves. If you’re a beginner, the 30 July and 31 July glassy mornings might give you a safe, clean place to practice, but don’t expect any barrels. The forecast is reliable for the near term, and that near term is just flat. Long-range, the 28 July spike is a promising but uncertain call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
388
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49
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84
111
37
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27
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24
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98
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
25
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ESE
10
WSW
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15
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High Tide
6:54PM3.06m
7:32AM2.65m
7:47PM3.02m
8:31AM2.59m
8:42PM3.01m
9:29AM2.58m
9:35PM3.04m
10:20AM2.62m
10:23PM3.10m
11:05AM2.68m
11:06PM3.16m
11:46AM2.75m
11:47PM3.21m
Low Tide
12:50PM0.51m
1:34AM0.42m
1:42PM0.62m
2:32AM0.45m
2:36PM0.69m
3:30AM0.44m
3:30PM0.70m
4:23AM0.39m
4:21PM0.66m
5:08AM0.32m
5:06PM0.60m
5:48AM0.25m
5:49PM0.52m
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Information about the White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) 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 (White Crest Beach (Wellfleet)) 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 White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) 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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