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THURSDAY, OCT 22 Eastham, MA 53°F Air

Wind

N (2°)

GENTLE BREEZE

Tide

Next High 10:00 PM

Next Low 4:33 AM

Waves

ENE (73°) · 7.4 sec

GOOD

Water

Water Temperature

COLD
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Conditions rated as Good. Forecast vibe: Good

The forecast suggests a worthwhile surf window. Local wave shape will depend on the tide and sandbar.

Favorable surf potential, depending on the tide.

Wave height

5.1 ft

Period

7.2 sec

Swell

3.2 ft

7.4s period

Wind

12 mph

↓ N · Onshore · 53°F

Sea temp

56 °F

Cold water

Tide

H 10:00 PM

High · 4.8 ft

Wind chop

3.3 ft

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Daily peak waves · wind · tides

  • Thu

    Oct 22

    Rain

    Maximum wave height 6-7 FT

    Up to 20 mph NNE

    NNE wind E swell

    H 9:46 AM L 3:49 AM

    BIG

  • Fri

    Oct 23

    Mostly sunny

    Maximum wave height 5-6 FT

    Up to 18 mph NNE

    NNE wind ENE swell

    H 10:27 AM L 4:33 AM

    CHOPPY

  • Sat

    Oct 24

    Mostly sunny

    Maximum wave height 4-5 FT

    Up to 8 mph N

    N wind ENE swell

    H 11:05 AM L 5:16 AM

    GOOD

  • Sun

    Oct 25

    Sunny

    Maximum wave height 3-4 FT

    Up to 7 mph SSW

    SSW wind ENE swell

    H 11:44 AM L 5:57 AM

    GOOD

  • Mon

    Oct 26

    Sunny

    Maximum wave height 2-3 FT

    Up to 9 mph WSW

    WSW wind ENE swell

    H 12:16 AM L 6:39 AM

    SMALL

  • Tue

    Oct 27

    Overcast

    Maximum wave height 3-4 FT

    Up to 17 mph NNE

    NNE wind NE swell

    H 1:00 AM L 7:22 AM

    CHOPPY

  • Wed

    Oct 28

    Overcast

    Maximum wave height 2-3 FT

    Up to 8 mph ENE

    ENE wind NE swell

    H 1:45 AM L 8:08 AM

    SMALL

Current Conditions

Updated 1 min ago

Wave Height

5-6 FT

ENE (73°)

Wind

12 MPH

N (2°)

Water Temp

56° F

Cold water

Tide

Rising

High 10:00 PM · Low 4:33 AM

Hourly Forecast

The next 24 hours · Eastern time

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 10:00 PM L 4:33 AM H 10:27 AM L 4:56 PM Friday 1:00 AM: 5.5 ft Fri 1 AM Friday 2:00 AM: 5.6 ft Friday 3:00 AM: 5.6 ft Friday 4:00 AM: 5.5 ft Friday 5:00 AM: 5.5 ft Fri 5 AM Friday 6:00 AM: 5.5 ft Friday 7:00 AM: 5.4 ft Friday 8:00 AM: 5.4 ft Friday 9:00 AM: 5.4 ft Fri 9 AM Friday 10:00 AM: 5.4 ft Friday 11:00 AM: 5.3 ft Friday 12:00 PM: 5.2 ft Friday 1:00 PM: 5.2 ft Fri 1 PM Friday 2:00 PM: 5.2 ft Friday 3:00 PM: 5.1 ft Friday 4:00 PM: 5.1 ft Friday 5:00 PM: 5.0 ft Fri 5 PM Friday 6:00 PM: 4.9 ft Friday 7:00 PM: 4.8 ft Friday 8:00 PM: 4.7 ft Friday 9:00 PM: 4.5 ft Fri 9 PM Friday 10:00 PM: 4.4 ft Friday 11:00 PM: 4.3 ft Saturday 12:00 AM: 4.1 ft Sat 12 AM
  1. 5.5 ft
  2. 5.6 ft
  3. 5.6 ft
  4. 5.5 ft
  5. 5.5 ft
  6. 5.5 ft
  7. 5.4 ft
  8. 5.4 ft
  9. 5.4 ft
  10. 5.4 ft
  11. 5.3 ft
  12. 5.2 ft
  13. 5.2 ft
  14. 5.2 ft
  15. 5.1 ft
  16. 5.1 ft
  17. 5.0 ft
  18. 4.9 ft
  19. 4.8 ft
  20. 4.7 ft
  21. 4.5 ft
  22. 4.4 ft
  23. 4.3 ft
  24. 4.1 ft

Surf Cams

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Gear Check

7-day peak 6.2 ft / best Thu Head High / avg 61 stoke

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Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week is mixed. Pick the best tide and wind window.

  1. Best day Thursday, Oct 22: Head High, 6.2 ft at 7.7s, 78 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Thursday, Oct 22: up to 6.2 ft, swell E, wind NNE.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 61 stoke.

Other Breaks

Every break page is tailored to that beach — not a copy-paste forecast. Jump to another spot below.

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Coast Guard Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Eastham

Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is a scenic National Seashore break and one of the most searched Cape Cod surf reports. It catches swell well but can be fickle - worth checking when Atlantic energy is up.

Best swell
Southeast and east swells are the classic setup. A SE swell combining with west wind is the configuration surf guides cite most often for Coast Guard Beach.
Best wind
Offshore wind from the west (W–WNW, 235–305°) cleans up the faces. Onshore or easterly wind quickly crumbles conditions.
Tide tip
Mid tide is the sweet spot for many surfers. Low tide can expose rocks and closeouts near the glacial bluff; high tide pushes water up the beach fast.
Skill level
Intermediate overall. The wave can be difficult and sectiony - experienced surfers find better barrels on the right sandbar and swell combo.

Flat or blown out? Also check Nauset Light Beach , Nauset 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

What are the best conditions for Coast Guard Beach surf?

Southeast swell with west offshore wind is the textbook setup. East swell with light west wind also produces clean, rideable waves.

Is Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod National Seashore?

Yes. Coast Guard Beach is part of Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham, managed by the National Park Service.

Is Coast Guard Beach good for beginners?

Generally no - waves can be powerful and sectiony with shorebreak and current. Beginners should consider Nauset on small days or take a lesson through a local shop.

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