🇺🇸 ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS
Nauset Beach
Cape Cod's premier Atlantic-facing beach break
FLAT
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
Small 1.1ft surf — but short 6s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — hitting at the ideal angle — Clean 8mph offshore winds grooming the surface — Note: this is outside the peak season for this spot
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's FLAT
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 103° — matches the ideal 100° window for this spot
Swell Period
6s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
8mph offshore — clean, grooming the wave face
Tide
Rising tide — workable window
Season
June is off-season — rare for this spot to get quality waves
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
1.1ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
6s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
8mph
SW
OFFSHORE
Water
60°F
3/2 wetsuit
Tide
MID-TIDE · RISING
2.4ft
Next high: in 2 hr 54 min
Swell Direction
100%
Wind Direction
85%
Primary Swell
0.5ft @ 5.3s
ESE 103°
Secondary Swell
0.3ft @ 11.2s
ESE 113°
10 Day Outlook
2.3ft
TODAY
Jun 14
(8s)
2.4ft
TMRW
Jun 15
(8s)
1.4ft
TUE
Jun 16
(7s)
1.2ft
WED
Jun 17
(7s)
3.1ft
THU
Jun 18
(7s)
2.9ft
FRI
Jun 19
(8s)
2.2ft
SAT
Jun 20
(6s)
2.0ft
SUN
Jun 21
(5s)
3.9ft
MON
Jun 22
(7s)
1.7ft
TUE
Jun 23
(8s)
Best this week: TUE Jun 16 — 1.4ft
Best next week: MON Jun 22 — 3.9ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)1.4ft
ICON (35%)0.9ft
GFS (20%)0.9ft
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: Jun
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 9 · Jun 22
3.9ft @ 7s
FAIR
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$0
Hotel per night~$180
Weekend est.~$540
5 day est.~$900
Week est.~$1260