72°
Sunny
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Barnstable County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Nauset Beach
250 Beach Rd, East Orleans, MA 02643
A 10-mile barrier beach on Cape Cod's outer arm, managed by the town of Orleans. Big Atlantic surf, white-shark advisories taken seriously, and a snack bar with a cult-favorite onion ring. Off-road-vehicle access on the lower beach (permit required).
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
72°F air · 69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 2 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
84 /100
great
84 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
76 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
2 to 10 mph
S
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
3:51 PM
0.2 ft · in 1.1h
Wave Height
0.7 ft
offshore buoy
Barometer
30.04 inHg
1017 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
8:18 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:55 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:43 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 3:51 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:58 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Isolated Rain Showers
19%
69
72°
Chance Rain Showers
44%
61
76°
Mostly Sunny
8%
84
76°
Sunny
2%
84
79°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
15%
82
80°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
20%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
7:40 PM - 9:40 PM
Minor
1:20 AM - 2:20 AM
Major
8:10 AM - 10:10 AM
Minor
4:20 PM - 5:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid town lot — daily hangtag $32.50 (2026), weekly $165. Fills by mid-morning.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the main public beach April 1 – Labor Day. Off-leash (voice-controlled) day after Labor Day – March 31. Leashed dogs allowed year-round on the ORV section south of Trail #1 (max 30-ft leash).
Entry Fee
Daily hangtag $32.50; weekly $165.
Address
250 Beach Rd, East Orleans, MA 02643
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Nauset Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Nauset Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Nauset Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the main public beach April 1 – Labor Day. Off-leash (voice-controlled) day after Labor Day – March 31. Leashed dogs allowed year-round on the ORV section south of Trail #1 (max 30-ft leash).
Is there an entry fee at Nauset Beach?
Daily hangtag $32.50; weekly $165.
Are there lifeguards at Nauset Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Nauset Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Nauset Beach?
Amenities at Nauset Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar, ORV access (permit).
When is the water warmest at Nauset Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Nauset Beach located?
Nauset Beach is in Barnstable County, MA, at 250 Beach Rd, East Orleans, MA 02643.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS