Nauset Beach · Orleans

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Long beachbreak energy

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Conditions rated as Small. Forecast vibe: Tiny Lines

Tiny lines. Soft-top weather. Still counts.

Ankle to knee. Soft-top weather.

Wave height

2.0 ft

Period

6.5 sec

Swell

1.6 ft

7.5s period

Wind

9 mph

↓ WNW · Offshore · 59°F

Sea temp

66 °F

Warm water

Tide

H 9:11 AM

High · 4.5 ft

Wind chop

1.1 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

  • Mon

    West Wind Magic

    Maximum wave height 2.1 ft

    7.5s · 10 mph

    WNW wind ENE swell

    H 9:11 AM L 3:36 AM

  • Tue

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.5 ft

    7.6s · 10 mph

    WNW wind E swell

    H 10:13 AM L 4:36 AM

  • Wed

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.2 ft

    7.5s · 17 mph

    S wind E swell

    H 11:09 AM L 5:31 AM

  • Thu

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.8 ft

    4.0s · 22 mph

    SW wind SSE swell

    H 12:00 PM L 6:22 AM

  • Fri

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.6 ft

    5.7s · 16 mph

    NNW wind WSW swell

    H 12:20 AM L 7:08 AM

  • Sat

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    5.4s · 11 mph

    SW wind NNE swell

    H 1:09 AM L 7:52 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.5 ft

    4.5s · 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 H 9:11 AM L 3:32 PM H 9:30 PM L 4:36 AM Monday 10:00 AM: 2.0 ft Mon 10 AM Monday 11:00 AM: 1.9 ft Monday 12:00 PM: 1.8 ft Monday 1:00 PM: 1.8 ft Monday 2:00 PM: 1.7 ft Mon 2 PM Monday 3:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 4:00 PM: 1.5 ft Monday 5:00 PM: 1.4 ft Monday 6:00 PM: 1.4 ft Mon 6 PM Monday 7:00 PM: 1.5 ft Monday 8:00 PM: 1.5 ft Monday 9:00 PM: 1.4 ft Monday 10:00 PM: 1.4 ft Mon 10 PM Monday 11:00 PM: 1.4 ft Tuesday 12:00 AM: 1.4 ft Tuesday 1:00 AM: 1.4 ft Tuesday 2:00 AM: 1.5 ft Tue 2 AM Tuesday 3:00 AM: 1.4 ft Tuesday 4:00 AM: 1.4 ft Tuesday 5:00 AM: 1.4 ft Tuesday 6:00 AM: 1.3 ft Tue 6 AM Tuesday 7:00 AM: 1.3 ft Tuesday 8:00 AM: 1.2 ft Tuesday 9:00 AM: 1.2 ft Tue 9 AM
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  3. 1.8 ft
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  8. 1.4 ft
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  10. 1.5 ft
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  12. 1.4 ft
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Gear Check

7-day peak 2.8 ft / best Mon Offshore Wind / avg 40 stoke

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Severe Weather Alert

Nauset 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 Monday, Sep 7: Offshore Wind, 2.1 ft at 7.5s, 71 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Thursday, Sep 10: up to 2.8 ft, swell SSE, wind SW.
  3. Wind note Offshore setup showing Mon. Weekly average: 40 stoke.

Other Breaks

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Nauset Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Orleans

Nauset Beach in Orleans is a long Atlantic beachbreak with miles of sandbars. It picks up swell easily but is sensitive to wind - especially southerly texture that bumps the faces.

Best swell
East and southeast swells are ideal. Nauset faces roughly east-northeast, so any swell with energy from the Atlantic side of the compass can produce rideable lines.
Best wind
West offshore wind is the Cape cheat code here. Avoid south-component wind above 6 mph - our model treats 175–210° as a surface-quality problem at Nauset even when technically cross-shore.
Tide tip
Mid to low tide often exposes better bar definition. High tide can make the shorebreak dumpy near the main access points.
Skill level
Beginner-friendly on small days near lifeguard zones; experienced surfers spread along the beach for better peaks on good swells.

Flat or blown out? Also check Nauset Light Beach , Coast Guard Beach , Marconi Beach .

Beach safety

Town-managed Nauset Beach has Stop the Bleed trauma kits on-site and Be Shark Smart signage through the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy partnership.

  • Call 911 for emergencies. Lifeguards patrol in season - swim near guarded areas when they are on duty.
  • Purple shark flags and Shark Smart tips apply here. Check Sharktivity before you go.
  • Long beach means help can be far away. Note your access point and watch for rips near inlets.

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Common questions

What are the best surf conditions at Nauset Beach?

The best Nauset sessions happen when an east or southeast swell combines with west offshore wind under 18 mph. South wind above 6 mph often ruins surface quality.

Is Nauset Beach crowded for surfing?

Summer weekends are busy with swimmers and beach traffic. Dawn patrol and weekday sessions are quieter. The beach is long enough to spread out away from main entrances.

What tide is best for surfing Nauset Beach?

Mid to low tide typically offers the most defined sandbars. Check the live tide readout on this page before paddling out.

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