Cape Cod Surf Report & Forecast

Local Knowledge

Cape Cod in Massachusetts offers a wide variety of surf breaks, from sheltered bays to powerful outer beach exposures, providing year-round opportunities for surfers of all levels. The most consistent and powerful waves occur during the fall hurricane season and winter nor’easters, with September through November being prime months. Conditions are generally best on east to northeast swells with offshore winds from the west or northwest, and many spots favor a rising mid tide for optimal shape. Wave types range from mellow, rolling longboard peaks to heavy, barreling beach breaks, and while some locations stay quiet, popular beaches can draw heavy crowds when the surf is firing.