Newcomb Hollow Beach · Wellfleet

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Quiet dune-backed beachbreak

fetched 1:22 AM ET

Conditions rated as Small. Forecast vibe: Mini Runners

Cape Cod says lights out, legend.

Ankle to knee - longboard weather.

Wave height

1.3 ft

Period

6.6 sec

Swell

1.1 ft

5.5s period

Wind

6 mph

SW · Cross · 62°F

Sea temp

71 °F

Warm water

Tide

L 3:23 AM

Low · 0.0 ft

Wind chop

0.2 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

  • Fri

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    7.0s · 8 mph

    SE wind SE swell

    H 9:13 AM L 3:23 AM

  • Sat

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.1 ft

    7.1s · 14 mph

    NE wind ESE swell

    H 10:07 AM L 4:18 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    6.7s · 13 mph

    NE wind E swell

    H 10:58 AM L 5:09 AM

  • Mon

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    6.5s · 8 mph

    E wind E swell

    H 11:44 AM L 5:56 AM

  • Tue

    Okay

    Maximum wave height 2.8 ft

    6.0s · 11 mph

    S wind SE swell

    H 12:25 PM L 6:39 AM

  • Wed

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 3.6 ft

    5.0s · 14 mph

    SSE wind SE swell

    H 12:24 AM L 7:19 AM

  • Thu

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.9 ft

    5.8s · 9 mph

    N wind SE swell

    H 1:00 AM L 7:57 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 3:23 AM H 9:13 AM L 3:12 PM H 9:24 PM Friday 5:00 AM: 1.2 ft Fri 5 AM Friday 6:00 AM: 1.2 ft Friday 7:00 AM: 1.1 ft Friday 8:00 AM: 1.1 ft Friday 9:00 AM: 1.1 ft Fri 9 AM Friday 10:00 AM: 1.1 ft Friday 11:00 AM: 1.1 ft Friday 12:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 1:00 PM: 1.1 ft Fri 1 PM Friday 2:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 3:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 4:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 5:00 PM: 1.1 ft Fri 5 PM Friday 6:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 7:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 8:00 PM: 1.1 ft Friday 9:00 PM: 1.1 ft Fri 9 PM Friday 10:00 PM: 1.0 ft Friday 11:00 PM: 1.0 ft Saturday 12:00 AM: 1.0 ft Saturday 1:00 AM: 0.9 ft Sat 1 AM Saturday 2:00 AM: 0.9 ft Saturday 3:00 AM: 0.9 ft Saturday 4:00 AM: 0.9 ft Sat 4 AM
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  3. 1.1 ft
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  17. 1.1 ft
  18. 1.0 ft
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  21. 0.9 ft
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  24. 0.9 ft

Gear Check

7-day peak 3.6 ft / best Tue Okay / avg 32 stoke

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Newcomb Hollow Beach · focused point check

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Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week looks soft. Longboard mindset helps.

  1. Best day Tuesday, Jul 28: Okay, 2.8 ft at 6.0s, 52 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Wednesday, Jul 29: up to 3.6 ft, swell SE, wind SSE.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 32 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.

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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