Chatham Edition

Cape Cod Fun Times

Published Saturday, August 1, 2026 Morning field edition chatham.capecod.fun
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The Chatham weather desk finds a warm, dry Saturday with a tiny ocean pulse and a gustier late-day land window.

Front Page

Tiny Surf Today; Sunday Brings The Wind-And-Rain Watch

Saturday is dry and warm, but southwest wind builds through the day. Marconi is tiny, near 1 ft; golf or a beach walk are stronger bets than exposed water. Sunday is the real disruption day, with rain chance near 70% and gusts near 40 mph; Monday looks much calmer.

Surf
Marconi is about 1 ft at 4-5 seconds; a beach check, not a quality-surf call.
Paddle
Bad: southwest wind and gusts favor no exposed-water launch.
Golf
Playable: warm, humid air and building wind favor an early tee time.
Run
Ugh: humid 69-74 F air makes an early 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
Harwich visits Veterans Field tonight at 7 PM; confirm weather and any makeup changes.

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 official schedule lists Harwich at Chatham tonight, Saturday August 1 at 7:00 PM. The league standings page was last stamped July 29, so this desk is not repeating a stale record; check the live table and team feed before first pitch.

Same-day weather, fog, or makeup changes can move Cape League plans. The official schedule includes a game-preview link for tonight's Harwich visit.

Schedule & results CCBL standings Team stats

Upcoming Home Games

Date Opponent First Pitch
Sat Aug 1 Harwich 7:00 PM
After Aug 1 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 ft today at about 4-5 seconds, with only a brief early 6-second period. It is tiny, short-period energy rather than a quality swell.

Saturday is a beach-walk day. Southerly wind chop builds Sunday as rain and stronger gusts arrive, then eases Monday. 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 9:08 AM -0.2 ft
High 2:44 PM 5.0 ft
Low 9:12 PM 0.1 ft
High 2:50 AM Sun 5.3 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.

Sat Aug 1

Tiny / Building Breeze

Low tides: 9:08 AM / 9:12 PM. Surf: about 1 ft @ 4-5 sec. Wind: SW 9-12 mph, gusts 22.

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

Sun Aug 2

Wind Chop / Rain Watch

Low tides: 9:43 AM / 9:56 PM. Surf: 1-1.5 ft @ 4 sec. Wind: S 15-21 mph, gusts 40.

Rain and gusty wind chop; use the beach only if conditions permit.

Mon Aug 3

Small / Calmer

Low tides: 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM. Surf: 1.5-3 ft @ 4 sec. Wind: NW 7-10 mph, gusts 20.

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

Tue Aug 4

Small / Light Wind

Low tides: 10:55 AM / 11:34 PM. Surf: 1-1.5 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: light early, then SW 7-9 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 69 F with southwest wind around 9-12 mph, then gusts build toward 22 mph. Exposed water will be choppy; skip the open-water launch.

Rain risk is low 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 9:08 AM / 9:12 PM Evening low exposes flats and lengthens carries.
High Tide 2:44 PM / 2:50 AM Sun Best water depth, but evaluate the launch locally.
Wind SW 9-12 mph Peak modeled gusts are near 22 mph.
Weather 69-79 F, dry Rain risk near 1%; 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.

Sat Aug 1

Bad

Tides: High 2:44 PM; low 9:08 AM / 9:12 PM. Wind: SW 9-12 mph / gusts 22.

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

Sun Aug 2

Bad

Tides: High 3:19 PM; low 9:43 AM / 9:56 PM. Wind: S 15-21 mph / gusts 40.

Rain and strong south wind make this a no-go.

Mon Aug 3

Caution

Tides: High 3:58 PM; low 10:18 AM / 10:42 PM. Wind: NW 7-10 mph / gusts 20.

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

Tue Aug 4

Good

Tides: High 4:41 PM; low 10:55 AM / 11:34 PM. Wind: light early, then SW 7-9 mph.

Best paddling window of the four days; 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.

Sat Aug 1

58 / Playable

Warm, humid air and building southwest wind favor an early tee time.

Sun Aug 2

25 / Rough

Rain chance near 70% plus strong south wind and gusts overwhelm the warm temperature.

Mon Aug 3

66 / Playable

Rain risk lingers near 50%, but wind drops sharply after Sunday; look for a break.

Tue Aug 4

78 / Good

Lighter wind and moderate temperatures make this the best near-term tee-time card.

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 Sat

69-74 F from 5-9 AM is dry but humid; start at first light and shorten the route.

Ugh Sun

Rain risk climbs through the morning with muggy air and strong south wind; indoor is the safer call.

Ok Mon

Low-70s and rain risk make this an ok, flexible early run if a dry gap appears.

Good Tue

Low-70s 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 starts manageable but southwest wind builds and Sunday looks notably rougher, with rain and strong gust potential. 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 dry but increasingly breezy on land; Vineyard Sound can run choppier than the beach forecast suggests, especially Sunday. 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
Sat Aug 1-Mon Aug 3 Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13) / 8:05 Disclosure Day (PG-13) / 10:35
Tue Aug 4-Thu Aug 6 Monsters / posted time Spider-Man: Brand New Day / posted time

Saturday through Monday: Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Disclosure Day, both PG-13. The next block begins Tuesday with Minions & Monsters and Spider-Man; confirm times on the ticket page.

Looking Ahead

Extended Four-Day Forecast

Sat Aug 1

Warm And Building Breeze

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 67-79 F, rain risk near 1%, southwest gusts near 22 mph.

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

Sun Aug 2

Rain And Wind Watch

Weather: Rain possible, 69-81 F, rain risk near 71%, south gusts near 40 mph.

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

Mon Aug 3

Showers Then Calmer

Weather: Cloudy with showers possible, 70-80 F, rain risk near 51%, northwest gusts near 31 mph.

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

Tue Aug 4

Lighter-Wind Reset

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 70-78 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.