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Level 5/10

Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach

Eastham, USA

🦈Sharks🌀Strong rips🏝️Remote

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Coast Guard Beach sits on Cape Cod's outer arm within the Cape Cod National Seashore—a powerful, exposed beach break that catches every swell moving through the region. The wave is consistent and often uncrowded, but the elephant in the water is the great white shark population that has returned to these waters in recent years. Seal colonies have brought the sharks back, and surfers must weigh the quality waves against the very real risk. For those comfortable with the situation, Coast Guard Beach offers some of New England's best surf in a dramatic, dune-backed setting.

Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.2mE@10s

19km/h

0.2m@10s

19km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.2mESE@9s

21km/h

0.2m@9s

21km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.4mSSE@7s

18km/h

0.4m@7s

18km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.6mESE@7s

10km/h

0.6m@7s

10km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.7mNNE@8s

17km/h

0.7m@8s

17km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.5mSE@11s

20km/h

0.5m@11s

20km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.4mE@12s

19km/h

0.4m@12s

19km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.3mNE@9s

19km/h

0.3m@9s

19km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.4mNNE@9s

14km/h

0.4m@9s

14km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.3mESE@9s

20km/h

0.3m@9s

20km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Best session: MorningAM 16 km/h · PM 20 km/h · Tide at 6am (2.1m)

Swell

0.2m

E(96°)

Score: 1/25

Period

10s

Mid-period swell

Score: 7/25

Wind

19km/h

SW(232°)

Score: 5/25

Weather

17°C

0.0mm2%

First light 5:46amSunrise 6:16amSunset 4:30pmLast light 5:00pm

Windswell

0.4m@2s

Secondary

0.1m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.2m @10s E in window

Wind19 km/h SW cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 8:59–11:04am · droppingStrike window: 2:36–4:45pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.5–1.5m

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6am

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°C

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18°

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15°

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16°

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10°

9°

5°

6°

3°

9°

11°

10°

2m1.0

sec

10s

11s

12s

swell

windkm/h

14g27

18g27

20g31

21g35

19g33

15g26

19g31

24g41

22g37

20g42

18g46

20g46

16g48

18g56

18g52

20g35

12g32

6g26

8g25

9g13

8g41

10g44

18g49

23g49

28g52

23g39

23g37

21g37

16g40

17g40

12g33

16g46

26g56

21g58

17g52

18g29

20g26

15g24

20g23

21g30

26g27

21g18

13g9

4g3

11g12

13g23

20g21

26g21

22g22

18g19

tidem

6:40am2.1m

12:51pm0.1m

7:05pm2.1m

1:17am0.1m

7:35am2.2m

1:50pm0.1m

8:05pm2.2m

2:11am0.1m

8:27am2.3m

2:45pm0.0m

8:58pm2.2m

2:56am0.2m

9:12am2.4m

3:32pm0.1m

9:48pm2.3m

3:42am0.3m

9:53am2.5m

4:16pm0.0m

4:22am0.4m

10:34am2.5m

5:02pm0.1m

5:01am0.3m

11:11am2.4m

5:37pm0.0m

5:32am0.4m

11:49am2.4m

6:20pm0.0m

12:35am1.9m

6:13am0.4m

12:27pm2.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:40 am

High · 2.10m

12:51 pm

Low · 0.15m

7:05 pm

High · 2.12m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction17/25

Swell Size1/25

Swell Period7/25

Wind5/25

Raw Score30/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-10

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-3

📉 Undersized Swell-9

🚫 Undersized Capmax 15

Adjusted Score9/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score9

🌊💨 Windswell🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.2m @10s E in window

Wind19 km/h SW cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: E (85°)
Direction range: 55° - 130°
Size range: 0.8m - 3.5m
Ideal size: 2m - 2.8m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: W (270°)
Offshore range: 240° - 310°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

13°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: National Seashore. Summer shuttle required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach?

Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach is a beach break in Eastham, USA, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach?

Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach picks up swell from the NE round to the SE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the E. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3.5m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.8m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach?

A W wind is dead offshore at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach, and anything from the WSW round to the NW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach?

Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach?

The most reliable run of swell at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach comes Sep to Apr. Fall hurricanes and winter storms.

How cold is the water at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach?

The water at Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach averages around 13°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Cape Cod - Coast Guard Beach good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Great white shark territory. Be aware.