THE OUTER CAPE / SURF CONDITIONS

Cahoon Hollow Beach Wellfleet · Current conditions

Cahoon Hollow Beach

Classic Wellfleet bar & lively crowd

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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

1.2 ft

Period

3.4 sec

Swell

0.5 ft

7.4s period

Wind

10 mph

↓ SW · Cross · 64°F

Sea temp

61 °F

Cool water

Tide

L 4:28 PM

Low · 0.0 ft

Wind chop

1.1 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 · 12 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 5:00 PM: 1.4 ft Wed 5 PM Wednesday 6:00 PM: 1.4 ft Wednesday 7:00 PM: 1.4 ft Wednesday 8:00 PM: 1.5 ft Wednesday 9:00 PM: 1.5 ft Wed 9 PM Wednesday 10:00 PM: 1.5 ft Wednesday 11:00 PM: 1.5 ft Thursday 12:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thursday 1:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thu 1 AM Thursday 2:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thursday 3:00 AM: 1.5 ft Thursday 4:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thursday 5:00 AM: 1.6 ft Thu 5 AM Thursday 6:00 AM: 1.7 ft Thursday 7:00 AM: 1.8 ft Thursday 8:00 AM: 1.9 ft Thursday 9:00 AM: 2.0 ft Thu 9 AM Thursday 10:00 AM: 2.0 ft Thursday 11:00 AM: 2.1 ft Thursday 12:00 PM: 2.1 ft Thursday 1:00 PM: 2.0 ft Thu 1 PM Thursday 2:00 PM: 2.0 ft Thursday 3:00 PM: 1.9 ft Thursday 4:00 PM: 1.7 ft Thu 4 PM
  1. 1.4 ft
  2. 1.4 ft
  3. 1.4 ft
  4. 1.5 ft
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  7. 1.5 ft
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  10. 1.5 ft
  11. 1.5 ft
  12. 1.6 ft
  13. 1.6 ft
  14. 1.7 ft
  15. 1.8 ft
  16. 1.9 ft
  17. 2.0 ft
  18. 2.0 ft
  19. 2.1 ft
  20. 2.1 ft
  21. 2.0 ft
  22. 2.0 ft
  23. 1.9 ft
  24. 1.7 ft

Surf Cams

Check local cameras for wave shape and surface conditions.

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Gear Check

7-day peak 5.0 ft / best Tue Blown / avg 38 stoke

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Weekly Summary

...the week ahead

Surf quality looks limited this week. Compare wave height, period, and wind for the best 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: 38 stoke.

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Cahoon Hollow Beach Surf Guide

Local swell, wind, and tide notes for Wellfleet

Cahoon Hollow in Wellfleet is a classic Outer Cape bar beach with a lively summer scene at the nearby deck bar. Solid surf when east swell runs and wind stays west.

Best swell
East and southeast swells are best. Cahoon picks up Atlantic energy easily and can get punchy on shorter-period wind swell too.
Best wind
West offshore wind keeps faces clean. Onshore afternoons in summer are common - dawn patrol often wins.
Tide tip
Mid tide is the most reliable window. Low tide shorebreak can be heavy near the access path.
Skill level
Intermediate. Popular with experienced Wellfleet surfers; beginners should avoid crowded peak days.

Flat or blown out? Also check Newcomb Hollow Beach , White Crest 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

Is Cahoon Hollow good for surfing?

Yes - it is one of Wellfleet's most surfed beaches when east swell and west wind align. Check our live forecast before heading to the bluff.

Does Cahoon Hollow have a beach cam?

A YouTube beach cam is linked from this page under Surf Cams for a live check alongside the forecast.

What is the best wind for Cahoon Hollow surf?

West offshore wind from 235–305 degrees. Avoid onshore easterlies and strong WNW chop above 5 mph.

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