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Cape Cod Fun Times

Published Monday, August 3, 2026 Morning field edition chatham.capecod.fun
Small black and tan dog resting in a gray bed
The Chatham weather desk finds a wet, wind-whipped Monday with roughening water and a much calmer Tuesday ahead.

Front Page

Wet, Windy Monday; Tuesday Is The Reset

Monday brings intermittent rain, 72-77 F, and south wind topping 25 mph with gusts near 46 mph. Marconi builds into 3-3.5 ft of short-period wind chop; indoor plans are the sensible play. Tuesday turns dry, cooler, and far less windy.

Surf
Marconi builds to 3-3.5 ft at 4 seconds: wind chop, not a quality-surf call.
Paddle
Bad: strong south wind, gusts, and rain rule out exposed-water launches.
Golf
Rough: rain chance and 25 mph wind overwhelm the comfortable temperature.
Run
Ugh: muggy low-70s, showers, and strong wind favor an indoor plan.
Drive-In
Last confirmed block changes tonight; verify the ticket page before the trip.
OSV
South Beach HCP protocols lifted July 29; Spit remains a resident area with 15 PSI enforced.
Ferries
Operators are in season; strong south wind makes this a caution day.
Baseball
League and team pages were unavailable on this run; confirm schedule and playoff details directly.

Town Calendar

Things Happening This Week

This week / Chatham

Summer STEM: Technology Challenge Camp

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

Chatham calendar

This week / 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

This week / Chatham

Summer STEM: Technology Challenge Camp

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

Chatham calendar

This week / 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 Chatham Anglers and Cape League pages were unavailable from the daily update desk on August 3, so the prior record and schedule are intentionally not repeated. Confirm the current playoff slate, record, and first pitch directly before heading to Veterans Field.

Same-day rain, wind, fog, or makeup changes can move Cape League plans. The team schedule remains the final word for first pitch.

Schedule & results CCBL standings Team stats

Upcoming Home Games

Date Opponent First Pitch
Current date Check team slate 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 3-3.5 ft today at about 4 seconds. It is wind-driven, short-period chop rather than a quality swell.

Monday is a beach-walk day. Strong south wind builds rough water through the afternoon; the model settles sharply Tuesday. Watch local flags and rip-current messaging before entering; model height is not a substitute for the guarded-beach call.

Board Call

No board call today: strong wind and confused shore break are poor learning conditions. Reassess Tuesday from shore; beginners should remain in guarded, shallow water.

Tide Board

Event Time Height
Low 10:18 AM -0.2 ft
High 3:58 PM 5.2 ft
Low 10:42 PM 0.1 ft
High 4:18 AM Tue 5.0 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

Not recommended today: strong wind can make the shore break erratic. Keep children out of rough surf and follow any posted flags.

Mon Aug 3

Wind Chop / Rough

Low tides: 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM. Surf: about 3-3.5 ft @ 4 sec. Wind: S 18-27 mph, gusts 46.

Stay out of exposed water; a beach walk is the better call.

Tue Aug 4

Small / Calmer

Low tides: 10:55 AM / 11:34 PM. Surf: 1-1.5 ft @ 5-6 sec. Wind: W 5-12 mph, gusts 30.

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

Wed Aug 5

Tiny / Muggy

Low tides: 11:37 AM / 12:33 AM. Surf: about 1 ft @ 6 sec. Wind: light early, then SW 6-10 mph.

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

Thu Aug 6

Tiny / Hot Breeze

Low tides: 12:26 PM / 1:38 AM. Surf: about 1 ft @ 4 sec. Wind: SW 10-15 mph, gusts 35.

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

SUP & Kayak Desk

Forest Beach, South Chatham

Today: Bad

Forest Beach starts in the low 70s with south wind already near 18 mph and gusts building near 46 mph. Exposed water will be rough; skip the open-water launch.

Showers are possible through the day and humidity remains very high. An indoor plan is the better choice; 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 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM Evening low exposes flats and lengthens carries.
High Tide 3:58 PM / 4:18 AM Tue Best water depth, but evaluate the launch locally.
Wind S 18-27 mph Peak modeled gusts are near 46 mph.
Weather 72-77 F, showers possible Rain risk near 46%; wind and poor water conditions 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.

Mon Aug 3

Bad

Tides: High 3:58 PM; low 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM. Wind: S 18-27 mph / gusts 46.

No-go: showers, strong gusts, and rough chop are the limiting factors.

Tue Aug 4

Caution

Tides: High 4:41 PM; low 10:55 AM / 11:34 PM. Wind: W 5-12 mph / gusts 30.

Much better than Monday, but use a sheltered route and recheck morning visibility.

Wed Aug 5

Good Early

Tides: High 5:30 PM; low 11:37 AM / 12:33 AM. Wind: light early, then SW 6-10 mph.

The best protected-water window is early, before humidity and afternoon warmth build.

Thu Aug 6

Caution

Tides: High 6:26 PM; low 12:26 PM / 1:38 AM. Wind: SW 10-15 mph / gusts 35.

Heat and an afternoon southwest breeze favor a short, protected early launch only.

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.

Mon Aug 3

25 / Rough

Showers, a dew point in the low 70s, and south wind above 25 mph make this a poor golf day.

Tue Aug 4

81 / Good

Dry 64-78 F weather and a much lighter west breeze make this the best near-term tee-time card.

Wed Aug 5

68 / Playable

Warm 68-82 F weather with a rising dew point and minor shower risk favors an early round.

Thu Aug 6

57 / Playable

Hot, humid air near 87 F and a southwest breeze favor sunrise golf or a rain-check plan.

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 Mon

Low-70s, saturated air, showers, and building south wind make an indoor plan the safer call.

Ugh Tue

Low-60s to low-70s, drier air, and light west wind make this a good flexible early run.

Good Wed

Low-70s with light early wind is fine, but humidity builds quickly after sunrise.

Good Thu

Mid-70s and muggy air make this a short, well-hydrated dawn route only.

Outer Beach

Nauset Oversand Status

What Is Open

The last confirmed Town of Orleans notice says Habitat Conservation Plan protocols for Nauset Beach South were lifted effective July 29. The town page was unavailable to the daily desk today; check the current trail map before heading out because conditions can still change.

The last confirmed Spit notice posts the resident OSV area 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.

Last confirmed town notice: July 29. The town source was unavailable on August 3; 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 and operator sites did not return a readable current update on this run; the marine model is the weather basis and last-confirmed seasonal service is retained. Confirm same-day operator alerts before travel.

Harwich Port to Nantucket

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

Monday brings strong south wind near 25 mph and gusts near 46 mph, a poor small-boat day. Check the operator and latest NWS coastal forecast before departure.

Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard

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

Strong south wind and showers make Vineyard Sound potentially choppy today. Tuesday appears much friendlier, but 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 schedule page was unavailable to the daily desk today. The last confirmed block is retained below; box office opens at 6:30 PM, shows run rain or clear, and all schedules remain subject to change.

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

The last confirmed listing has Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Disclosure Day through Monday, then Minions & Monsters (PG) and Spider-Man. Confirm the ticket page before driving up because the source was unavailable today.

Looking Ahead

Extended Four-Day Forecast

Mon Aug 3

Wet And Windy

Weather: Showers possible, 72-77 F, rain risk near 46%, south gusts near 46 mph.

Best bets: Indoor plans; surf, paddle, ferries, golf, and running all take a hit.

Tue Aug 4

Cooler, Drier Reset

Weather: Mostly clear, 64-78 F, dry, west gusts near 30 mph.

Best bets: Best golf and running card; small surf and a sheltered paddle are conditional.

Wed Aug 5

Warm With A Shower Risk

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 68-82 F, rain risk near 12%, gusts near 32 mph.

Best bets: Early golf, run, or protected paddle; surf remains tiny and ferries need a weather check.

Thu Aug 6

Hot And Muggy

Weather: Mostly sunny, 72-87 F, dry, southwest gusts near 35 mph.

Best bets: Start early for golf or a run; heat and the afternoon breeze limit exposed-water plans.

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.