Coast Guard Beach · Eastham

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Scenic & swell magnet

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Conditions rated as Weak. Forecast vibe: Crumble Mode

Short-period wobble, choose your bank carefully.

Short-period crumble; pick the right sandbar.

Wave height

2.2 ft

Period

4.1 sec

Swell

1.1 ft

5.6s period

Wind

15 mph

↓ SSW · Cross · 72°F

Sea temp

64 °F

Cool water

Tide

L 1:32 PM

Low · 0.2 ft

Wind chop

1.9 ft

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

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7-Day High Scores

Scroll the week · max wave per level

  • Wed

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.7 ft

    4.8s · 16 mph

    SSW wind SE swell

    H 7:18 AM L 1:29 AM

  • Thu

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.8 ft

    6.6s · 11 mph

    NNW wind SE swell

    H 8:16 AM L 2:27 AM

  • Fri

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.2 ft

    6.9s · 8 mph

    SE wind SE swell

    H 9:13 AM L 3:23 AM

  • Sat

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    7.1s · 11 mph

    ENE wind ESE swell

    H 10:07 AM L 4:18 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.8 ft

    5.3s · 8 mph

    ESE wind E swell

    H 10:58 AM L 5:09 AM

  • Mon

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    6.7s · 12 mph

    SSW wind E swell

    H 11:44 AM L 5:56 AM

  • Tue

    Fun

    Maximum wave height 2.8 ft

    6.5s · 16 mph

    SSW wind ESE swell

    H 12:25 PM L 6:39 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 L 1:32 PM H 7:39 PM L 2:27 AM H 8:16 AM Wednesday 2:00 PM: 2.6 ft Wed 2 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM: 2.6 ft Wednesday 4:00 PM: 2.7 ft Wednesday 5:00 PM: 2.7 ft Wednesday 6:00 PM: 2.6 ft Wed 6 PM Wednesday 7:00 PM: 2.6 ft Wednesday 8:00 PM: 2.5 ft Wednesday 9:00 PM: 2.3 ft Wednesday 10:00 PM: 2.1 ft Wed 10 PM Wednesday 11:00 PM: 1.9 ft Thursday 12:00 AM: 1.8 ft Thursday 1:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 2:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thu 2 AM Thursday 3:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 4:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 5:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 6:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thu 6 AM Thursday 7:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 8:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 9:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 10:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thu 10 AM Thursday 11:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 12:00 PM: 1.6 ft Thursday 1:00 PM: 1.6 ft Thu 1 PM
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  3. 2.7 ft
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  5. 2.6 ft
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  9. 2.1 ft
  10. 1.9 ft
  11. 1.8 ft
  12. 1.7 ft
  13. 1.6 ft
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Gear Check

7-day peak 2.8 ft / best Tue Fun / avg 36 stoke

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Severe Weather Alert

Coast Guard Beach · focused point check

Minor

High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued July 22 at 3:33AM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Southern Bristol; Southern Plymouth; Barnstable; Dukes; Nantucket; Washington; Newport; Block Island

Expires Jul 22, 4:45 PM EDT

NWS Statement ↗

Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week looks soft. Longboard mindset helps.

  1. Best day Tuesday, Jul 28: Fun, 2.8 ft at 6.5s, 53 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Tuesday, Jul 28: up to 2.8 ft, swell ESE, wind SSW.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 36 stoke.

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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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