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Coast Guard Beach Eastham · Current conditions

Coast Guard Beach

Scenic & swell magnet

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Conditions rated as Small. Forecast vibe: Small

Small surf with limited wave energy. A longboard may suit the conditions.

Small waves with limited energy.

Wave height

1.1 ft

Period

4.6 sec

Swell

0.5 ft

4.9s period

Wind

9 mph

↓ SW · Cross · 64°F

Sea temp

59 °F

Cool water

Tide

L 4:28 PM

Low · 0.0 ft

Wind chop

0.6 ft

Model grid · not a buoy - trust your eyes & lifeguards

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7-Day Forecast

Daily peak waves · wind · tides

  • Wed

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.9 ft

    5.4s · 11 mph

    SW wind N swell

    H 10:00 AM L 4:15 AM

  • Thu

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.1 ft

    3.5s · 18 mph

    SW wind SE swell

    H 10:53 AM L 5:07 AM

  • Fri

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 2.0 ft

    3.5s · 18 mph

    WNW wind NNW swell

    H 11:40 AM L 5:55 AM

  • Sat

    Okay

    Maximum wave height 2.7 ft

    4.9s · 12 mph

    NW wind N swell

    H 12:06 AM L 6:39 AM

  • Sun

    Small

    Maximum wave height 1.6 ft

    4.0s · 14 mph

    SSW wind E swell

    H 12:52 AM L 7:21 AM

  • Mon

    Weak

    Maximum wave height 3.1 ft

    5.3s · 15 mph

    N wind SE swell

    H 1:36 AM L 8:01 AM

    🌫️ Beach fog likely

  • Tue

    Blown

    Maximum wave height 5.0 ft

    6.1s · 20 mph

    ESE wind SE swell

    H 2:21 AM L 8:40 AM

Hourly Forecast

The next 24 hours · Eastern time

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 4:28 PM H 10:22 PM L 5:07 AM H 10:53 AM Wednesday 4:00 PM: 1.3 ft Wed 4 PM Wednesday 5:00 PM: 1.4 ft Wednesday 6:00 PM: 1.4 ft Wednesday 7:00 PM: 1.4 ft Wednesday 8:00 PM: 1.5 ft Wed 8 PM Wednesday 9:00 PM: 1.5 ft Wednesday 10:00 PM: 1.5 ft Wednesday 11:00 PM: 1.5 ft Thursday 12:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thu 12 AM Thursday 1:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thursday 2:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thursday 3:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thursday 4:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thu 4 AM Thursday 5:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 6:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 7:00 AM: 1.8 ft Thursday 8:00 AM: 1.9 ft Thu 8 AM Thursday 9:00 AM: 2.0 ft Thursday 10:00 AM: 2.0 ft Thursday 11:00 AM: 2.1 ft Thursday 12:00 PM: 2.1 ft Thu 12 PM Thursday 1:00 PM: 2.0 ft Thursday 2:00 PM: 2.0 ft Thursday 3:00 PM: 1.9 ft Thu 3 PM
  1. 1.3 ft
  2. 1.4 ft
  3. 1.4 ft
  4. 1.4 ft
  5. 1.5 ft
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  7. 1.5 ft
  8. 1.5 ft
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  10. 1.5 ft
  11. 1.5 ft
  12. 1.5 ft
  13. 1.6 ft
  14. 1.6 ft
  15. 1.7 ft
  16. 1.8 ft
  17. 1.9 ft
  18. 2.0 ft
  19. 2.0 ft
  20. 2.1 ft
  21. 2.1 ft
  22. 2.0 ft
  23. 2.0 ft
  24. 1.9 ft

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Gear Check

7-day peak 5.0 ft / best Tue Blown / avg 45 stoke

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Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

The week is mixed. Pick the best tide and wind window.

  1. Best day Tuesday, Oct 13: Blown, 5.0 ft at 6.1s, 58 stoke.
  2. Biggest surf Tuesday, Oct 13: up to 5.0 ft, swell SE, wind ESE.
  3. Wind note No offshore setup in this week's forecast yet. Weekly average: 45 stoke.

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Coast Guard Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Eastham

Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is a scenic National Seashore break and one of the most searched Cape Cod surf reports. It catches swell well but can be fickle - worth checking when Atlantic energy is up.

Best swell
Southeast and east swells are the classic setup. A SE swell combining with west wind is the configuration surf guides cite most often for Coast Guard Beach.
Best wind
Offshore wind from the west (W–WNW, 235–305°) cleans up the faces. Onshore or easterly wind quickly crumbles conditions.
Tide tip
Mid tide is the sweet spot for many surfers. Low tide can expose rocks and closeouts near the glacial bluff; high tide pushes water up the beach fast.
Skill level
Intermediate overall. The wave can be difficult and sectiony - experienced surfers find better barrels on the right sandbar and swell combo.

Flat or blown out? Also check Nauset Light 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

What are the best conditions for Coast Guard Beach surf?

Southeast swell with west offshore wind is the textbook setup. East swell with light west wind also produces clean, rideable waves.

Is Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod National Seashore?

Yes. Coast Guard Beach is part of Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham, managed by the National Park Service.

Is Coast Guard Beach good for beginners?

Generally no - waves can be powerful and sectiony with shorebreak and current. Beginners should consider Nauset on small days or take a lesson through a local shop.

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