Coast Guard Beach · Eastham

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Conditions rated as Offshore Wind. Forecast vibe: Clean Lines

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West wind grooming an east swell. Cape cheat code.

Wave height

2.4 ft

Period

7.1 sec

Swell

1.7 ft

8.0s period

Wind

10 mph

↓ W · Offshore · 61°F

Sea temp

66 °F

Warm water

Tide

L 3:36 AM

Low · 0.0 ft

Wind chop

0.8 ft

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7-Day High Scores

Scroll the week · max wave per level

  • Mon

    West Wind Magic

    Maximum wave height 2.4 ft

    7.5s · 12 mph

    WNW wind ENE swell

    H 9:11 AM L 3:36 AM

  • Tue

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.7 ft

    8.0s · 10 mph

    WNW wind E swell

    H 10:13 AM L 4:36 AM

  • Wed

    Fun

    Maximum wave height 2.0 ft

    8.0s · 17 mph

    S wind E swell

    H 11:09 AM L 5:31 AM

  • Thu

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.7 ft

    3.7s · 22 mph

    SW wind ESE swell

    H 12:00 PM L 6:22 AM

  • Fri

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.5 ft

    5.6s · 16 mph

    NNW wind W swell

    H 12:20 AM L 7:08 AM

  • Sat

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.6 ft

    5.1s · 11 mph

    SW wind NNE swell

    H 1:09 AM L 7:52 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    4.7s · 13 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 L 3:36 AM H 9:11 AM L 3:32 PM H 9:30 PM Monday 5:00 AM: 2.3 ft Mon 5 AM Monday 6:00 AM: 2.3 ft Monday 7:00 AM: 2.4 ft Monday 8:00 AM: 2.4 ft Monday 9:00 AM: 2.3 ft Mon 9 AM Monday 10:00 AM: 2.2 ft Monday 11:00 AM: 2.2 ft Monday 12:00 PM: 2.1 ft Monday 1:00 PM: 2.0 ft Mon 1 PM Monday 2:00 PM: 1.9 ft Monday 3:00 PM: 1.8 ft Monday 4:00 PM: 1.8 ft Monday 5:00 PM: 1.7 ft Mon 5 PM Monday 6:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 7:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 8:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 9:00 PM: 1.6 ft Mon 9 PM Monday 10:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 11:00 PM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 12:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 1:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tue 1 AM Tuesday 2:00 AM: 1.7 ft Tuesday 3:00 AM: 1.7 ft Tuesday 4:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tue 4 AM
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  22. 1.7 ft
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  24. 1.6 ft

Gear Check

7-day peak 2.7 ft / best Mon Offshore Wind / avg 44 stoke

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Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week looks soft. Longboard mindset helps.

  1. Best day Monday, Sep 7: Offshore Wind, 2.4 ft at 7.5s, 74 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Thursday, Sep 10: up to 2.7 ft, swell ESE, wind SW.
  3. Wind note Offshore setup showing Mon. Weekly average: 44 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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