Newcomb Hollow Beach · Wellfleet

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Quiet dune-backed beachbreak

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Conditions rated as Weak. Forecast vibe: Onshore Tax

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Wave height

2.3 ft

Period

6.5 sec

Swell

1.8 ft

7.6s period

Wind

9 mph

↓ WNW · Offshore · 59°F

Sea temp

69 °F

Warm water

Tide

H 9:11 AM

High · 4.5 ft

Wind chop

1.3 ft

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7-Day High Scores

Scroll the week · max wave per level

  • Mon

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.4 ft

    7.5s · 11 mph

    WNW wind ENE swell

    H 9:11 AM L 3:36 AM

  • Tue

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.7 ft

    8.0s · 11 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 H 9:11 AM L 3:32 PM H 9:30 PM L 4:36 AM Monday 10:00 AM: 2.2 ft Mon 10 AM Monday 11:00 AM: 2.2 ft Monday 12:00 PM: 2.1 ft Monday 1:00 PM: 2.0 ft Monday 2:00 PM: 1.9 ft Mon 2 PM Monday 3:00 PM: 1.8 ft Monday 4:00 PM: 1.8 ft Monday 5:00 PM: 1.7 ft Monday 6:00 PM: 1.6 ft Mon 6 PM Monday 7:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 8:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 9:00 PM: 1.6 ft Monday 10:00 PM: 1.6 ft Mon 10 PM Monday 11:00 PM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 12:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 1:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 2:00 AM: 1.7 ft Tue 2 AM Tuesday 3:00 AM: 1.7 ft Tuesday 4:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 5:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 6:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tue 6 AM Tuesday 7:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 8:00 AM: 1.6 ft Tuesday 9:00 AM: 1.5 ft Tue 9 AM
  1. 2.2 ft
  2. 2.2 ft
  3. 2.1 ft
  4. 2.0 ft
  5. 1.9 ft
  6. 1.8 ft
  7. 1.8 ft
  8. 1.7 ft
  9. 1.6 ft
  10. 1.6 ft
  11. 1.6 ft
  12. 1.6 ft
  13. 1.6 ft
  14. 1.6 ft
  15. 1.6 ft
  16. 1.6 ft
  17. 1.7 ft
  18. 1.7 ft
  19. 1.6 ft
  20. 1.6 ft
  21. 1.6 ft
  22. 1.6 ft
  23. 1.6 ft
  24. 1.5 ft

Gear Check

7-day peak 2.7 ft / best Wed Fun / avg 35 stoke

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Severe Weather Alert

Newcomb 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, 2.0 ft at 8.0s, 48 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Thursday, Sep 10: up to 2.7 ft, swell ESE, wind SW.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 35 stoke.

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Newcomb Hollow Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Wellfleet

Newcomb Hollow is a quieter dune-backed Wellfleet beachbreak - a local favorite when you want Outer Cape swell without the Cahoon crowds.

Best swell
East swell with decent period produces fun peaks along the bar. Short-period wind swell is rideable but scrappy.
Best wind
West offshore wind is the cleanest setup. Summer sea breezes from the south can bump conditions by midday.
Tide tip
Mid tide typically offers the best combination of shape and paddle safety.
Skill level
Intermediate on average; beginners on very small, uncrowded days with lifeguards present.

Flat or blown out? Also check Cahoon Hollow Beach , White Crest Beach , LeCount Hollow Beach / Maguire Landing .

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 Newcomb Hollow less crowded than Cahoon Hollow?

Usually yes, especially outside peak summer weekends. Both catch similar swell as neighboring Wellfleet beaches.

What swell direction is best at Newcomb Hollow?

East to southeast swells (roughly 56–124 degrees) with west offshore wind produce the best surf.

Is Newcomb Hollow in Cape Cod National Seashore?

Yes. Newcomb Hollow is a National Seashore beach in Wellfleet with dune access and Atlantic exposure.

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