Best Eastham surf window today: tide and conditions
Eastham's best surf window today is 8:30 PM-9:30 PM, with falling tide, 5 mph wind, and 1.5 ft swell; tide in range, cross-shore winds, good swell angle. Coast Guard Beach is the top pick at 0.7 ft.
Live surf planning
Plan around the live conditions
Best time to surf Eastham this week
September rates 91/100 for Eastham. 1 of 1 local beaches are in peak season; September is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.
Match the surf report
Now: rising tide, 3 mph wind, and 2.1 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.
Seasonal pattern in September
September
1 of 1 beaches are in peak season right now. Expect 3-8 ft waves and 66°F water.
Surf Score by Month
Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.
Monthly Breakdown
January
Nor'easters, Nantucket Sound, Cape Cod
February
Winter storms, serious cold water surfers
March
Late winter swells, water starts warming
April
Spring swells, fewer crowds
May
Small clean days, Cape Cod wakes up
June
Summer tourists, mostly small surf
July
Beach season peak, minimal swell
August
Hurricane season building
September
PeakHurricane swells, warm water, classic fall
October
PeakFall nor'easters, crowds thin out
November
PeakConsistent fall storms, empty beaches
December
Winter arrives, committed locals
Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions
Dawn Patrol
- Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
- Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
- Water temps at their coolest — plan your wetsuit for the low end (40°F in winter)
- Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in Eastham
Afternoon Sessions
- Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
- Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
- Water warms through the day — upper end (68°F in summer)
- Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down
