🇺🇸 ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS
Nauset Beach
Cape Cod's premier Atlantic-facing beach break
FLAT
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Small 1.7ft surf — but short 8s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — cross-onshore wind affecting quality
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's FLAT
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 112° — matches the ideal 100° window for this spot
Swell Period
8s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
1mph cross-shore — not ideal but surfable if wind is light
Tide
Rising tide — workable window
Season
October is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
1.7ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
8s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
1mph
N
CROSS-SHORE
Water
55°F
3/2 wetsuit
Tide
MID-TIDE · RISING
0.68ft
Next high: in 4 hr 17 min
Swell Direction
100%
Wind Direction
60%
Primary Swell
1.1ft @ 7.8s
ESE 112°
Secondary Swell
0.7ft @ 3.5s
NE 39°
10 Day Outlook
1.6ft
TODAY
Oct 28
(10s)
2.1ft
TMRW
Oct 29
(8s)
2.6ft
FRI
Oct 30
(4s)
2.8ft
SAT
Oct 31
(7s)
1.2ft
SUN
Nov 1
(9s)
1.2ft
MON
Nov 2
(9s)
3.5ft
TUE
Nov 3
(10s)
3.3ft
WED
Nov 4
(6s)
3.4ft
THU
Nov 5
(7s)
5.1ft
FRI
Nov 6
(10s)
Best this week: today — 1.6ft
Best next week: FRI Nov 6 — 5.1ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)2.2ft
ICON (35%)1.2ft
GFS (20%)1.2ft
Model confidence80%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Nauset Beach is a 10-mile stretch of east-facing sand on the outer Cape, directly exposed to Atlantic swell. Picks up hurricane swell, Nor'easter energy, and groundswell from deep in the Atlantic. The sandbars reshape constantly, and quality can vary wildly day-to-day, but on the right swell and wind it produces some of the best waves in New England.
The Break
Nauset Beach — open beach break along a massive stretch of sand. Walk to find the best sandbars.
Ideal Conditions
E/SE swell 3-10ft, offshore W wind, mid to low tide
Best Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Oct
Trip Planner
Cape Cod Beach Break Weekend
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Drive from Boston (2 hrs) to outer Cape. Check the long Nauset Beach stretch for best sandbars.
Saturday
Dawn patrol at prime peaks. Bring binoculars — seals are common and interesting to watch.
Sunday
Morning session, explore nearby Wellfleet or head home midday.
Outer Cape Nauset Deep Dive
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Cape Cod, settle in Orleans, walk Nauset Beach to scout sandbars.
Day 2-4
Multiple sessions. Different sandbars fire on different days — explore the full 10-mile stretch.
Day 5
Final session, explore the Cape Cod National Seashore if weather allows.
Local Knowledge
01
Long walks to find the best peaks — wear good shoes.
02
Seals are common — and so are their predators (sharks). Stay aware and in groups.
03
Sandbars reshape constantly — conditions vary wildly day-to-day.
Best Window
Day 10 · Nov 6
5.1ft @ 10s
FIRING
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$0
Hotel per night~$180
Weekend est.~$540
5 day est.~$900
Week est.~$1260