Nauset Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8447386, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Nauset Beach in lots like Nauset Beach Main Lot, Nauset Road Overflow, Orleans Shuttle Park & Ride. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $25/car summer non-residents and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Nauset Beach, don't miss the Fried Clams at Sir Cricket's Fish & Chips. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Nauset Beach from Little Pleasant Bay, including the Nauset Marsh Kayak Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoNauset Beach hosts Surfing Lessons at Nauset Break and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Nauset Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs are prohibited on Nauset Public Beach, and on the stretches immediately north and south of the parking lot down to Trail 1, from April 1 through Labor Day. South of Trail 1 down to the Chatham Inlet dogs are allowed year round but must be on a leash of 30 feet or less from April 1 through Labor Day. Dogs are prohibited in shorebird closure areas at all times. Source: Town of Orleans, Parks & Beaches Rules and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is absolutely prohibited at Nauset Beach at any time. Fine: up to $300. Source: Town of Orleans, Parks & Beaches Rules and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open fires are absolutely prohibited at any time. Fine: up to $300. Source: Town of Orleans, Parks & Beaches Rules and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Erecting tents is prohibited at Orleans beaches and parks, as is parking trailers and overnight camping or sleeping. Source: Town of Orleans, Parks & Beaches Rules and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Drones and kite flying are allowed on the beach or in the water only in an area a lifeguard designates. Source: Town of Orleans, Parks & Beaches Rules and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing and surf casting are permitted only in the specified areas. Scuba, skin diving and other underwater swimming are prohibited in designated swimming areas. Source: Town of Orleans, Parks & Beaches Rules and Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Nauset Beach, the sun sets at 6:25 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:36 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Nauset Beach update at the top of the conditions page.