Nauset Light Beach · Eastham

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Dramatic cliffs & historic beacon

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Short-period but rideable; wind is not the issue.

Wave height

2.9 ft

Period

4.7 sec

Swell

1.4 ft

6.7s period

Wind

12 mph

↓ SSW · Cross · 74°F

Sea temp

70 °F

Warm water

Tide

H 7:39 PM

High · 5.1 ft

Lightning

Low

NWS thunder 7% now · peak 10% 8 PM ET

Low thunder probability.

NWS point forecast ↗

Wind chop

2.4 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 3.0 ft

    5.2s · 15 mph

    SSW wind SE swell

    H 7:18 AM L 1:29 AM

  • Thu

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.1 ft

    6.5s · 11 mph

    NNW wind SE swell

    H 8:16 AM L 2:27 AM

  • Fri

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.3 ft

    6.6s · 9 mph

    ENE wind SE swell

    H 9:13 AM L 3:23 AM

  • Sat

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    6.8s · 11 mph

    NE wind ESE swell

    H 10:07 AM L 4:18 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.7 ft

    5.3s · 10 mph

    NNE wind E swell

    H 10:58 AM L 5:09 AM

  • Mon

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.4 ft

    6.5s · 11 mph

    SSW wind E swell

    H 11:44 AM L 5:56 AM

  • Tue

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.9 ft

    6.0s · 10 mph

    SE 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 H 7:39 PM L 2:27 AM H 8:16 AM L 2:22 PM Wednesday 11:00 PM: 2.2 ft Wed 11 PM Thursday 12:00 AM: 2.1 ft Thursday 1:00 AM: 2.0 ft Thursday 2:00 AM: 1.8 ft Thursday 3:00 AM: 1.8 ft Thu 3 AM Thursday 4:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 5:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 6:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 7:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thu 7 AM Thursday 8:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 9:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 10:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 11:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thu 11 AM Thursday 12:00 PM: 1.6 ft Thursday 1:00 PM: 1.6 ft Thursday 2:00 PM: 1.5 ft Thursday 3:00 PM: 1.4 ft Thu 3 PM Thursday 4:00 PM: 1.4 ft Thursday 5:00 PM: 1.4 ft Thursday 6:00 PM: 1.4 ft Thursday 7:00 PM: 1.3 ft Thu 7 PM Thursday 8:00 PM: 1.3 ft Thursday 9:00 PM: 1.3 ft Thursday 10:00 PM: 1.3 ft Thu 10 PM
  1. 2.2 ft
  2. 2.1 ft
  3. 2.0 ft
  4. 1.8 ft
  5. 1.8 ft
  6. 1.7 ft
  7. 1.6 ft
  8. 1.6 ft
  9. 1.7 ft
  10. 1.7 ft
  11. 1.7 ft
  12. 1.7 ft
  13. 1.7 ft
  14. 1.6 ft
  15. 1.6 ft
  16. 1.5 ft
  17. 1.4 ft
  18. 1.4 ft
  19. 1.4 ft
  20. 1.4 ft
  21. 1.3 ft
  22. 1.3 ft
  23. 1.3 ft
  24. 1.3 ft

Gear Check

7-day peak 3.0 ft / best Wed Weak / avg 35 stoke

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Severe Weather Alert

Nauset Light Beach · focused point check

Minor

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 1:39PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM; Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket; Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island

Expires Jul 23, 7:00 AM EDT

NWS Statement ↗

Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week looks soft. Longboard mindset helps.

  1. Best day Wednesday, Jul 22: Weak, 3.0 ft at 5.2s, 52 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Wednesday, Jul 22: up to 3.0 ft, swell SE, wind SSW.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 35 stoke.

Other Breaks

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Nauset Light Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Eastham

Nauset Light Beach in Eastham sits below dramatic cliffs and the historic Nauset Light. A Atlantic-facing beachbreak that shares Nauset's swell exposure with a more compact surf zone.

Best swell
East and southeast swells produce the best waves. The break responds similarly to nearby Nauset and Coast Guard when Atlantic energy is present.
Best wind
West offshore wind is best. Onshore easterlies and strong south wind degrade surface quality quickly.
Tide tip
Mid tide is usually safest for shape and access from the cliff-side parking area.
Skill level
Intermediate. Shorebreak and cliff access make it less forgiving than wide stretches of Nauset on big days.

Flat or blown out? Also check Coast Guard 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

Can you surf at Nauset Light Beach?

Yes, when swell and wind align. It is a legitimate Eastham surf spot with a shorter ride zone than Nauset Beach to the south.

What is the difference between Nauset Beach and Nauset Light Beach?

Nauset Beach is the long Orleans Atlantic beach; Nauset Light Beach is in Eastham below the lighthouse cliffs. Both catch east swell but have different access and crowd patterns.

What wind is best for Nauset Light Beach?

West to WNW offshore wind from roughly 235–305 degrees produces the cleanest surf.

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