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Cape Cod Fun Times

Published Monday, July 27, 2026 Morning field edition chatham.capecod.fun
Small black and tan dog resting in a gray bed
The Chatham weather desk finds a calm, bright Monday with the easiest all-around outdoor window of the week.

Front Page

Monday Is The Clean Window

Monday is dry and comfortable near 71 F, with light-to-moderate wind and a useful all-day window for golf, running, paddling, and beach plans. Marconi remains small. Tuesday turns breezier, then Wednesday brings rain, a sharp wind increase, and the week's caution flag.

Surf
Marconi stays small around 2 ft at 6 seconds; afternoon low is 5:39 PM.
Paddle
Good: lighter morning wind supports a broad Forest Beach window; high tide is 11:44 AM.
Golf
Excellent today; Tuesday is breezier and Wednesday turns wet and rough.
Run
Great: 62-68 F through the morning, dry, with comfortable early dew points.
Drive-In
The official page has not yet posted a current July 27 block; check tickets before driving.
OSV
South is open under HCP windows with Trail 4 the only open trail; Spit is resident-only.
Ferries
Today is friendlier; Tuesday and Wednesday bring a stronger wind-and-rain watch.
Baseball
Wareham visits Veterans Field Tuesday at 7 PM; confirm last night's Harwich result and any weather change.

Town Calendar

Things Happening This Week

Mon Jul 27 / Chatham

Shakespeare's Macbeth

The free 7 PM performance returns to Kate Gould Park; the listed runtime is 1 hour 45 minutes.

Performance details

Mon Jul 27 / Chatham

Monday Evening Labyrinth Walk

The Chatham calendar lists the recurring evening walk as a quiet Main Street add-on.

Chatham calendar

Daily / Chatham

Free Morning Matinees

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

Matinee listing

Tue Jul 28 / Chatham

Summer STEM: Technology Challenge Camp

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

Chatham calendar

Wed Jul 29 / 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

Wed Jul 29 / 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

Thu Jul 30 / 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 table and team schedule can lag overnight results. The Harwich game was scheduled at Veterans Field Sunday; confirm that result, the current record, standing, streak, and run differential directly with the league before treating any figure as final.

Chatham's next listed home date is Wareham at Chatham Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Confirm same-day weather and schedule changes on the team page.

Schedule & results CCBL standings Team stats

Upcoming Home Games

Date Opponent First Pitch
Tue Jul 28 Wareham 7:00 PM
Sat Aug 1 Harwich 7:00 PM

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 2 ft today with a period near 6 seconds. That is weak, small-scale energy rather than a meaningful groundswell.

The nearshore model stays small Tuesday, builds toward 3-4 ft Wednesday with rain and strong wind, then eases Thursday. Watch local flags and rip-current messaging before entering; model height is not a substitute for the guarded-beach call.

Board Call

Longboard or foam board only. Beginners should stay in guarded, shallow water; stronger surfers will find little push.

Tide Board

Event Time Height
Low 5:56 AM -0.1 ft
High 11:44 AM 4.1 ft
Low 5:39 PM 0.4 ft
High 11:45 PM 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 but usable for children in the shore break with direct supervision; the small period means weak rides and frequent closeouts.

Mon Jul 27

Small

Low tides: 5:56 AM / 5:39 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 6 sec. Wind: W 6-9 mph, gusts 14.

Longboard or foam board only; weak and wind-textured.

Tue Jul 28

Tiny

Low tides: 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 4-5 sec. Wind: SW 9-13 mph, gusts 18.

Cleaner small surf; a beach walk still beats a dedicated surf hunt.

Wed Jul 29

Building / Blown

Low tides: 7:19 AM / 7:07 PM. Surf: 3-4 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: S 16-19 mph, gusts 33.

More size but rain and strong gusts make this a shore-check day.

Thu Jul 30

Small Again

Low tides: 7:57 AM / 7:48 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 6 sec. Wind: NW 5-8 mph, gusts 18.

Cleaner but small; a longboard or beach walk remains the sensible call.

SUP & Kayak Desk

Forest Beach, South Chatham

Today: Good

Forest Beach starts near 62 F with west wind around 6 mph, holding mostly under 9 mph. That gives a broad usable window, though exposed water still deserves a shoreline check before launching.

Rain risk stays low and visibility should be good. UV peaks near 7.6, so add sun protection and check the actual shoreline before launching.

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 5:56 AM / 5:39 PM Midafternoon low exposes flats and lengthens carries.
High Tide 11:44 AM / 11:45 PM The daytime high supports the easiest launch window.
Wind W 6-9 mph Peak modeled gusts are near 14 mph.
Weather 62-71 F, mostly sunny and dry Little modeled rain; UV peaks near 7.6.

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

Mon Jul 27

Good

Tides: High 11:44 AM / 11:45 PM; low 5:56 AM / 5:39 PM. Wind: W 6-9 mph / gusts 14.

The broadest usable window is morning through midafternoon.

Tue Jul 28

Caution

Tides: High 12:25 PM; low 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM. Wind: SW 9-13 mph / gusts 18.

Start early before afternoon wind builds.

Wed Jul 29

Caution

Tides: High 1:03 PM; low 7:19 AM / 7:07 PM. Wind: S 16-19 mph / gusts 33.

Rain risk and strong gusts make this a no-go for exposed paddling.

Thu Jul 30

Good

Tides: High 1:38 PM; low 7:57 AM / 7:48 PM. Wind: NW 5-8 mph / gusts 18.

Post-front lighter wind returns; check leftover chop at launch.

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 Jul 27

90 / Excellent

62-71 F, little rain risk, comfortable dew points, and manageable wind make this the best tee-time day.

Tue Jul 28

74 / Good

66-73 F and dry, but a breezier afternoon trims the score; tee off early.

Wed Jul 29

38 / Rough

Rain risk near 78% and gusts above 30 mph outweigh the mild temperatures.

Thu Jul 30

70 / Good

66-75 F with lighter wind, though a 56% shower chance warrants a flexible tee time.

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.

Great Mon

62-68 F from 5-9 AM, dry, and comfortable enough for any usual route.

Great Tue

66-71 F, dry, with wind building later; start early for the best miles.

Ugh Wed

Showers are likely through the 5-9 AM window, humidity stays high, and wind increases.

Ugh Thu

Humid but cooler 66-72 F; rain may linger early, so check radar before starting.

Outer Beach

Nauset Oversand Status

What Is Open

The Town of Orleans says Nauset Beach South reopened July 20 under Habitat Conservation Plan protocols. Access and egress are limited to 8-10 AM, noon-2 PM, and 4-6 PM; Trail 4 is the only open trail.

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 / HCP Trail 4 only; timed access, signed HCP form, and adult self-escort required.
Other South trails Closed Trails 1-3 and south of Trail 5 closed for shorebirds or beach width.

Town notice posted July 20; confirm the gate board because staff monitor habitat and beach width daily.

Island Boats

Ferry Weather & Operating Notes

The early-morning NWS coastal forecast is the weather basis; operator pages supplied seasonal-service context.

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.

Nantucket Sound looks friendlier today, but Tuesday brings increasing wind and Wednesday's rain and stronger gusts deserve a caution call. Check the operator's departure-status page before leaving.

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.

Vineyard Sound is the easier weather call today; Tuesday grows breezier and Wednesday turns rainier and gustier. 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 is currently showing an older July 17-23 schedule block rather than a current July 27 listing. The box office normally opens at 6:30 PM; schedules remain subject to change.

Date First Feature Second Feature
Jul 27 / not posted Check official tickets Current block unavailable
Rain or clear First feature Second feature

The last posted block lists Toy Story 5 (PG) and Moana (PG), but it is dated July 17-23. Treat it as stale and recheck official tickets before travel.

Looking Ahead

Extended Four-Day Forecast

Mon Jul 27

Clean Outdoor Window

Weather: Mostly sunny, 62-71 F, UV 7.6, little modeled rain, W gusts near 14 mph.

Best bets: Excellent golf and running, a broad paddle window, and easy beach plans.

Tue Jul 28

Warmer, Breezier

Weather: Mostly sunny, 66-73 F, UV 7.6, dry, southwest wind 9-13 mph.

Best bets: Run and golf early; small surf; watch the afternoon breeze.

Wed Jul 29

Wet And Gusty

Weather: Showers likely, 67-71 F, rain risk near 78%, southerly gusts above 30 mph.

Best bets: Flexible indoor plans; surf builds but quality is poor; ferry caution increases.

Thu Jul 30

Showers Then A Lull

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 66-75 F, shower risk near 56%, with lighter northwest wind.

Best bets: Check for a drying window; small surf and steadier boating conditions return.

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.