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Cape Cod Fun Times

Published Sunday, August 2, 2026 Morning field edition chatham.capecod.fun
Small black and tan dog resting in a gray bed
The Chatham weather desk finds a humid, breezy Sunday with a tiny ocean pulse and increasingly choppy water.

Front Page

Humid Sunday, Breezy Water; Monday Is The Better Reset

Sunday stays mostly dry but humid, with southwest wind near 12 mph and gusts around 21 mph. Marconi remains tiny, around 1-1.5 ft of short-period chop; beach and indoor plans beat exposed water. Monday brings a low rain chance but very strong south wind, while Tuesday is the calmer reset.

Surf
Marconi is about 1-1.5 ft at 4 seconds; a beach check, not a quality-surf call.
Paddle
Bad: humid southwest wind and gusts favor no exposed-water launch.
Golf
Playable: humid air and a steady breeze favor the earliest tee time.
Run
Ugh: 70-74 F and dew points near 70 F make a short dawn route the least-bad option.
Drive-In
Spider-Man: Brand New Day / Disclosure Day is posted at 8:05 / 10:35, rain or clear.
OSV
South Beach HCP protocols lifted July 29; Spit remains a resident area with 15 PSI enforced.
Ferries
Operators are in season; today turns choppy and Sunday deserves extra caution.
Baseball
Chatham is at Y-D today; standings show 17-18-3, W1, and +29. Confirm game time and weather.

Town Calendar

Things Happening This Week

Sat Aug 1 / Chatham

Summer STEM: Technology Challenge Camp

The Chamber calendar lists a youth technology challenge alongside other family programming.

Chatham calendar

Sat Aug 1 / Chatham

Free Morning Matinees

The Chatham Orpheum's free family-friendly morning matinees continue through Labor Day.

Chatham calendar

Daily / Chatham

Free Morning Matinees

The Chatham Orpheum’s free family-friendly morning matinees continue through Labor Day.

Matinee listing

Sat Aug 1 / Chatham

Summer STEM: Technology Challenge Camp

The chamber calendar lists a youth technology challenge on Tuesday alongside other family programming.

Chatham calendar

Sat Aug 1 / Chatham

Beginning Yoga

A midweek class is listed on the Chamber calendar for an easy indoor-weather backup.

Chatham calendar

Daily / Chatham

Art in the Park & Oars

The painted-shark display and Oars in the Stores remain easy Main Street add-ons.

Town event calendar

Next posted date / Harwich Port

Port Summer Nights

The next 5-8 PM street-music night features Leah & Colleen, Rock Harbor 3, and Mike Dumas and the Satellite Band.

Harwich lineup

This week / Cape-wide

Windswept Bog Webinar

Harwich Chamber lists a nature-and-conservation program on cranberry bogs and coastal habitat.

Harwich event list

Veterans Field

Chatham Anglers Watch

How They Are Doing

The league standings page, updated late August 1, lists Chatham at 17-18-3, a W1 streak, and a +29 run differential. Its next-game field shows August 2 at Yarmouth-Dennis; check the team slate and weather before first pitch.

Same-day weather, fog, or makeup changes can move Cape League plans. The current table marks Chatham as having clinched a playoff berth, but the team schedule remains the final word for first pitch.

Schedule & results CCBL standings Team stats

Upcoming Home Games

Date Opponent First Pitch
Sun Aug 2 at Y-D Confirm
Next home date Check team slate Confirm

Home games are at Veterans Field. Cape League schedules can shift with weather, fog, lights, and makeup-game changes.

Surf Desk

Marconi Beach, Wellfleet

Surf Call

Open-Meteo Marine puts Marconi near 1-1.5 ft today at about 4 seconds. It is tiny, short-period wind energy rather than a quality swell.

Sunday is a beach-walk day. Wind chop builds sharply Monday, then the model settles Tuesday. Watch local flags and rip-current messaging before entering; model height is not a substitute for the guarded-beach call.

Board Call

Foam board only if the shore break is friendly. Beginners should stay in guarded, shallow water; stronger surfers will find little push.

Tide Board

Event Time Height
Low 9:43 AM -0.2 ft
High 3:19 PM 5.0 ft
Low 9:56 PM 0.1 ft
High 3:32 AM Mon 5.2 ft

Tide times use NOAA station 8447435, Chatham, as the Atlantic-side proxy. Wellfleet Harbor is bay-side and not a clean Marconi surf proxy.

Boogie Board Bureau

Marginal only: weak rides and frequent closeouts. Keep children in shallow, supervised shore break and follow any posted flags.

Sun Aug 2

Tiny / Humid Breeze

Low tides: 9:43 AM / 9:56 PM. Surf: about 1-1.5 ft @ 4 sec. Wind: SW 9-12 mph, gusts 21.

Foam-board shore check only; a beach walk is the better call.

Mon Aug 3

Wind Chop / Gale Watch

Low tides: 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM. Surf: 2.5-3 ft @ 4 sec. Wind: S 18-25 mph, gusts 46.

Strong wind and rough chop; stay off exposed water.

Tue Aug 4

Small / Calmer

Low tides: 10:55 AM / 11:34 PM. Surf: 1-1.5 ft @ 5-6 sec. Wind: W 6-12 mph, gusts 20.

Still short-period; watch from shore before choosing a foam board.

Wed Aug 5

Tiny / Light Early Wind

Low tides: 11:37 AM / 12:33 AM. Surf: about 1 ft @ 6-7 sec. Wind: light early, then SW 9-13 mph.

A gentle beach day; no meaningful surf quality despite lighter wind.

SUP & Kayak Desk

Forest Beach, South Chatham

Today: Bad

Forest Beach starts near 70 F with southwest wind around 9-12 mph, then gusts around 21 mph. Exposed water will be choppy; skip the open-water launch.

Rain risk is low but humidity is very high and UV is high. A beach walk is the better choice; if conditions look calmer in a protected cove, stay close to shore and do not turn a gusty outbound leg into a long return.

Paddle rating: good means sustained wind mostly under 8 mph; caution means 9-13 mph or gusty; bad means mid-teen sustained wind, strong gusts, storms, or poor visibility.

Tide & Wind Board

Item Today Read
Low Tide 9:43 AM / 9:56 PM Evening low exposes flats and lengthens carries.
High Tide 3:19 PM / 3:32 AM Mon Best water depth, but evaluate the launch locally.
Wind SW 9-12 mph Peak modeled gusts are near 21 mph.
Weather 70-77 F, mostly dry Rain risk near 17%; humidity, wind, and sun are the key caveats.

Tides use NOAA station 8447435, Chatham, as the closest daily proxy. Forest Beach still varies with shoals, creek mouths, and localized sea breeze.

Sun Aug 2

Bad

Tides: High 3:19 PM; low 9:43 AM / 9:56 PM. Wind: SW 9-12 mph / gusts 21.

Skip exposed water; gusts and building chop are the limiting factors.

Mon Aug 3

Bad

Tides: High 3:58 PM; low 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM. Wind: S 18-25 mph / gusts 46.

Strong south wind makes this a no-go.

Tue Aug 4

Caution

Tides: High 4:41 PM; low 10:55 AM / 11:34 PM. Wind: W 6-12 mph / gusts 20.

Much better wind direction, but lingering gusts keep this sheltered-only.

Wed Aug 5

Good Early

Tides: High 5:30 PM; low 11:37 AM / 12:33 AM. Wind: light early, then SW 9-13 mph.

Best paddling window of the four days is early; check local visibility and launch conditions.

Golf Weather

Golf Forecast

Scale: 100 starts as perfect. Penalties apply for temperatures outside 60-80 F, dew point above 65 F, precipitation risk, and wind over 12 mph. 85+ is excellent, 70-84 good, 55-69 playable, below 55 rough.

Sun Aug 2

57 / Playable

Warm, very humid air and a steady southwest breeze favor an early tee time.

Mon Aug 3

20 / Rough

South wind near 25 mph with gusts near 46 mph overwhelms the warm temperature.

Tue Aug 4

78 / Good

Cooler, drier air and moderate wind make this the best near-term tee-time card.

Wed Aug 5

72 / Good

Dry weather and light early wind offset a warm afternoon and rising humidity.

Running Weather

Cape Running Index

Run ratings follow the morning-brief rule: assume 3-9 miles at 10-minute pace, so the runner may be outside for 30-90 minutes after starting. Ratings are great, good, ok, or ugh based on rain risk, dew point, humidity, heat across the full run window.

Ugh Sun

70-72 F from 5-9 AM is dry but very humid and breezy; start at first light and shorten the route.

Ugh Mon

Low-70s, muggy air, and strong south wind make an indoor plan the safer call.

Ok Tue

Low- to mid-60s and much drier air make this an ok-to-good flexible early run.

Good Wed

Mid-60s with light early wind is the best morning window of the four-day set.

Outer Beach

Nauset Oversand Status

What Is Open

The Town of Orleans says Habitat Conservation Plan protocols for Nauset Beach South were lifted effective July 29. Check the town's current trail map before heading out because daily conditions can still change.

Nauset Spit's resident OSV area remains posted open from sunrise with 15 PSI strictly enforced. Habitat and tide conditions can still change after daily checks.

Restrictions

Area Posted Status Reason / Rule
Nauset Spit Open / residents Resident area; 15 PSI; park perpendicular and minimize footprint.
Nauset South Open / protocols lifted July 29 notice lifted HCP protocols; follow the current town trail map and gate board.
Nauset North / other trails Check daily map Beach width, nesting habitat, tide, and staff checks can change access without notice.

Town notice updated July 29; confirm the gate board and trail map because staff monitor habitat and beach width daily.

Island Boats

Ferry Weather & Operating Notes

The NWS coastal-product endpoint did not return a readable current zone narrative on this run; the marine model and operator pages are the weather and service basis. Confirm same-day operator alerts before travel.

Harwich Port to Nantucket

Freedom Cruise Line is in its 2026 operating season. Check the operator's departure-status page before leaving for Harwich Port.

Today is breezy and humid; Monday looks notably rougher with south wind near 25 mph and much stronger gusts. Check the operator and latest NWS coastal forecast before departure.

Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard

Island Queen’s Falmouth service is in its posted 2026 season. Reservations and same-day operator notices remain the final word.

Today is mostly dry but breezy on land; Vineyard Sound can run choppier than the beach forecast suggests, especially Monday. Reservations and same-day operator notices remain the final word.

The Amusements Page

Wellfleet Drive-In Schedule

Wellfleet Drive-In screen and field

The official page posts the current schedule block. Box office opens at 6:30 PM; shows run rain or clear and all schedules remain subject to change.

Date First Feature Second Feature
Sun Aug 2-Mon Aug 3 Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13) / 8:05 Disclosure Day (PG-13) / 10:35
Tue Aug 4-Thu Aug 6 Minions & Monsters (PG) / 8:00 Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13) / 9:35

Through Monday: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Disclosure Day, both PG-13. Tuesday's block changes to Minions & Monsters (PG) and Spider-Man; confirm the ticket page before driving up.

Looking Ahead

Extended Four-Day Forecast

Sun Aug 2

Humid And Breezy

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 70-77 F, rain risk near 17%, southwest gusts near 21 mph.

Best bets: Early golf or a beach walk; surf is tiny and exposed paddling is a poor choice.

Mon Aug 3

Wind And Rough-Water Watch

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 72-76 F, rain risk near 79%, south gusts near 46 mph.

Best bets: Keep plans flexible; running, paddle, ferry, and beach conditions all take a hit.

Tue Aug 4

Cooler, Drier Reset

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 64-82 F, rain risk near 69%, west gusts near 20 mph.

Best bets: Watch for a dry break; golf and running improve, but surf remains short-period and a sheltered paddle is conditional.

Wed Aug 5

Dry Early Window

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 65-80 F, rain risk near 12%, light early wind then southwest breeze.

Best bets: Best paddling and golf card of the set; surf stays small and ferries look friendlier than Sunday.

New & Interesting

Fresh Tables Near Chatham

Harwich Port

TK's Sports Bar

A casual sports-bar option for a game night or post-beach meal.

Harwich Port

Beacon & Buoy

Coastal dining worth checking for current service and reservations.

Chatham

Backyard by Foley's

A nearby casual stop retained from the weekly desk review.