White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's heading our way.

To be straight with you, this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We're looking at a long, flat spell with virtually nothing worthwhile for a paddle. The first real surf recommendation isn't until the 9th of September, and even then it's a one-off window. There's a long gap of quiet water until then.

The first sign of life shows up Wednesday afternoon, the 9th of September, at White Crest Beach (Wellfleet). We're looking at a tiny 2 ft swell out of the SE with a very long 14-second period, giving us moderate energy (118). The real standout here is the wind – it's glassy, which is a major positive and will give you the cleanest possible surface for those small lines. The swell period is over 15 seconds, so these are long period groundswells. That means they'll wrap in nicely at a point or reef, but here at a beach break like White Crest, they can break a bit straight and won't offer much push. For a beginner spot, it's about as good as you'll get in this window, but the water is running a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 70°.

The next few days see a modest bump in wave energy and size, but the quality just isn't there. The 10th of September has some SE swell around 2 ft with a 12-second period and solid energy (128), but the wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, putting a chop on it and ruining any chance of a good session. The wind stays messy through the 11th and 12th, with increasing swell but poor conditions. By Saturday the 12th, we have 2 ft of SE swell and moderate energy (149-151), but the cross-onshore wind keeps it lumpy and choppy.

If you're just desperate for a slide, that glassy window on the 9th is the only true standout, but keep your expectations in check – it's tiny and very long-period. Otherwise, this setup looks far more interesting for a kite session than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

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