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Massachusetts • Cape CodBuoy: 44018

Coast Guard Beach

Junky

Wave Height

2-4

ft

Swell

~4s

ESE

Wind

17mph

Sideshore (SSW)

Water

47°

6/5mm + boots/hood

Rising• High in 1h 3m

Updated: 5/5/2026, 5:30:36 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
H6:44pm8.6ft
Tomorrow
L12:36am1.8ft
H6:45am9.7ft
L1:11pm0.8ft
H7:27pm8.4ft
Thu, May 7
L1:19am2.0ft
H7:28am9.4ft
L1:56pm1.1ft
H8:12pm8.3ft
Fri, May 8
L2:06am2.2ft
H8:16am9.2ft
L2:44pm1.3ft

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 47°F. A 6/5mm wetsuit with boots, gloves, and hood is essential.

What is the surf like at Coast Guard Beach today?

Coast Guard Beach currently has waves around 2-4ft. 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 2:04 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 8:29 AM 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

Friday morning looks like your best bet with clean 1-footers, light winds, and decent 6-second intervals hitting around the morning high tide. Everything else is either too windy or too short-period to be worth the paddle out.

Updated 5/5/2026, 6:02:31 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.