Cahoon Hollow Beach · Wellfleet

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Conditions rated as Weak. Forecast vibe: Windy Mess

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Wave height

2.5 ft

Period

6.1 sec

Swell

1.6 ft

8.2s period

Wind

12 mph

↓ WNW · Offshore · 66°F

Sea temp

69 °F

Warm water

Tide

H 9:11 AM

High · 4.5 ft

Wind chop

1.6 ft

Model grid · not a buoy - trust your eyes & lifeguards

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Surf Cams

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7-Day High Scores

Scroll the week · max wave per level

  • Mon

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.6 ft

    7.8s · 12 mph

    WNW wind ENE swell

    H 9:11 AM L 3:36 AM

  • Tue

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.6 ft

    8.3s · 11 mph

    WNW wind E swell

    H 10:13 AM L 4:36 AM

  • Wed

    Fun

    Maximum wave height 2.1 ft

    8.3s · 18 mph

    S wind E swell

    H 11:09 AM L 5:31 AM

  • Thu

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.8 ft

    3.7s · 21 mph

    SW wind SE swell

    H 12:00 PM L 6:22 AM

  • Fri

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.9 ft

    5.1s · 15 mph

    NW wind NNW swell

    H 12:20 AM L 7:08 AM

  • Sat

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.2 ft

    5.0s · 10 mph

    SE wind NNE swell

    H 1:09 AM L 7:52 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.9 ft

    4.0s · 12 mph

    SSW wind SE swell

    H 1:56 AM L 8:34 AM

24-Hour Level Map

Hour-by-hour power-ups & hazards

24-hour line graph for wave height Wave height in feet for each hour in the next 24 hours. 15.0ft 11.3ft 7.5ft 3.8ft 0.0ft H 9:11 AM L 3:32 PM H 9:30 PM L 4:36 AM Monday 12:00 PM: 2.2 ft Mon 12 PM Monday 1:00 PM: 2.2 ft Monday 2:00 PM: 2.0 ft Monday 3:00 PM: 1.9 ft Monday 4:00 PM: 1.8 ft Mon 4 PM Monday 5:00 PM: 1.7 ft Monday 6:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 7:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 8:00 PM: 1.5 ft Mon 8 PM Monday 9:00 PM: 1.5 ft Monday 10:00 PM: 1.5 ft Monday 11:00 PM: 1.5 ft Tuesday 12:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tue 12 AM Tuesday 1:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 2:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 3:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 4:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tue 4 AM Tuesday 5:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 6:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 7:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 8:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tue 8 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM: 1.5 ft Tuesday 10:00 AM: 1.5 ft Tuesday 11:00 AM: 1.4 ft Tue 11 AM
  1. 2.2 ft
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  3. 2.0 ft
  4. 1.9 ft
  5. 1.8 ft
  6. 1.7 ft
  7. 1.6 ft
  8. 1.6 ft
  9. 1.5 ft
  10. 1.5 ft
  11. 1.5 ft
  12. 1.5 ft
  13. 1.6 ft
  14. 1.6 ft
  15. 1.6 ft
  16. 1.6 ft
  17. 1.6 ft
  18. 1.6 ft
  19. 1.6 ft
  20. 1.6 ft
  21. 1.6 ft
  22. 1.5 ft
  23. 1.5 ft
  24. 1.4 ft

Gear Check

7-day peak 2.8 ft / best Wed Fun / avg 35 stoke

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Severe Weather Alert

Cahoon Hollow Beach · focused point check

Moderate

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 7 at 4:39AM EDT until September 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Eastern Essex; Southeast Middlesex; Suffolk; Eastern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket

Expires Sep 7, 5:45 PM EDT

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Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week looks soft. Longboard mindset helps.

  1. Best day Wednesday, Sep 9: Fun, 2.1 ft at 8.3s, 50 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Thursday, Sep 10: up to 2.8 ft, swell SE, wind SW.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 35 stoke.

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Cahoon Hollow Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Wellfleet

Cahoon Hollow in Wellfleet is a classic Outer Cape bar beach with a lively summer scene at the nearby deck bar. Solid surf when east swell runs and wind stays west.

Best swell
East and southeast swells are best. Cahoon picks up Atlantic energy easily and can get punchy on shorter-period wind swell too.
Best wind
West offshore wind keeps faces clean. Onshore afternoons in summer are common - dawn patrol often wins.
Tide tip
Mid tide is the most reliable window. Low tide shorebreak can be heavy near the access path.
Skill level
Intermediate. Popular with experienced Wellfleet surfers; beginners should avoid crowded peak days.

Flat or blown out? Also check Newcomb Hollow Beach , White Crest Beach , Marconi Beach .

Beach safety

Cape Cod National Seashore beaches carry Stop the Bleed trauma kits and emergency call boxes. Know where they are before you paddle out.

  • Call 911 for any emergency. Lifeguards are typically on duty mid-June through Labor Day only.
  • Purple shark flags mean elevated shark risk - follow NPS Shark Smart guidance and check the Sharktivity app.
  • Strong rips, shorebreak, and cold water are common. Surf within your limits and never alone in the off-season.

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Common questions

Is Cahoon Hollow good for surfing?

Yes - it is one of Wellfleet's most surfed beaches when east swell and west wind align. Check our live forecast before heading to the bluff.

Does Cahoon Hollow have a beach cam?

A YouTube beach cam is linked from this page under Surf Cams for a live check alongside the forecast.

What is the best wind for Cahoon Hollow surf?

West offshore wind from 235–305 degrees. Avoid onshore easterlies and strong WNW chop above 5 mph.

Beach Wire

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