Massachusetts • Cape CodBuoy: 44018

Coast Guard Beach

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~4s

SSE

Wind

12mph

Offshore (WSW)

Water

57°

4/3mm

Rising• High in 2h 46m

Updated: 8/3/2026, 5:32:09 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H7:37am9.7ft
L1:49pm0.5ft
H8:01pm10.1ft
Tomorrow
L2:20am0.6ft
H8:26am9.4ft
L2:36pm0.7ft
H8:48pm10.3ft
Thu, Aug 6
L3:15am0.6ft
H9:20am9.1ft
L3:28pm0.9ft
H9:41pm10.4ft
Fri, Aug 7
L4:13am0.5ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Coast Guard Beach

Coast Guard Beach sits within Cape Cod National Seashore, offering powerful, exposed surf when conditions align. The outer Cape location picks up more swell than spots further west, and the waves can get heavy during storms. It's a beautiful, protected setting with limited access—seasonal parking restrictions keep crowds manageable. Strong currents and cold water demand respect.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Coast Guard Beach?

The current water temperature at Coast Guard Beach is 57°F. A 4/3mm wetsuit with optional boots is recommended.

What is the surf like at Coast Guard Beach today?

Coast Guard Beach currently has waves around 1-3ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Coast Guard Beach?

Today's high tide at Coast Guard Beach is at 3:37 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Coast Guard Beach?

Today's low tide at Coast Guard Beach is at 9:31 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Coast Guard Beach?

Coast Guard Beach works best with swells from the E, ENE, NE and W, NW, SW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is Coast Guard Beach good for beginners?

Coast Guard Beach is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Tuesday morning around the low tide looks most promising with 1ft waves, longer 6-second periods, and light 4mph winds keeping conditions clean. The longer interval waves should provide better shape even though they're small, and the light winds won't mess with the surface.

Updated 6/15/2026, 6:02:38 AM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelIntermediate to Advanced
CrowdLight to Moderate
Best TideMid
Best SwellE, ENE, NE
Best WindW, NW, SW
ParkingNational Seashore lots, seasonal fees

Local Tip

Shark awareness is critical in warmer months. Powerful waves on solid swells - respect the ocean.