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Cape Cod Fun Times

Published Sunday, July 26, 2026 Morning field edition chatham.capecod.fun
Small black and tan dog resting in a gray bed
The Chatham weather desk finds a breezy, mostly cloudy Sunday with a useful dry early window.

Front Page

Breezy Sunday, Better Monday

Sunday stays mostly cloudy and dry near 67 F, with northeast wind gusting near 22 mph. Marconi is still small, while Forest Beach is a caution paddle. Monday brings the calmer, warmer reset for golf, running, paddling, and beach plans before rain and stronger wind return midweek.

Surf
Marconi stays small around 2 ft at 5 seconds; afternoon low is 4:52 PM.
Paddle
Caution: northeast wind is already gusty; high tide is 10:58 AM.
Golf
Good Monday after a playable, breezy Sunday; rain risk climbs Wednesday.
Run
Great: 61-69 F through the morning, comfortable dew points, and no rain.
Drive-In
Toy Story 5 at 8:10 PM, followed by Moana at 9:55 PM.
OSV
South is open under HCP windows with Trail 4 the only open trail; Spit is resident-only.
Ferries
Sound seas are manageable but northeast gusts make today the caution day.
Baseball
Harwich visits Veterans Field tonight at 7 PM; Wareham follows Tuesday.

Town Calendar

Things Happening This Week

Sun Jul 26 / Wellfleet

Wellfleet Gallery Stroll

Participating Cultural District galleries keep extended hours from 5-8 PM, with receptions and artist events around town.

Wellfleet event calendar

Sun Jul 26 / Hyannis

Veterans Rock!

The free, all-ages music festival runs noon-6 PM at Cape Cod Beer in support of Cape and Islands veterans.

Festival details

Daily / Chatham

Free Morning Matinees

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

Matinee listing

Fri-Sun / Chatham

The Wind in the Willows

The chamber calendar lists the family production Thursday and Friday, with additional weekend dates.

Chatham calendar

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

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 official standings were last updated late Saturday. Chatham's team page identifies Harwich at Chatham as tonight's 7 PM game; confirm the league table and any weather-related change before first pitch.

Chatham hosts Harwich tonight at 7:00 PM, then hosts Wareham 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
Sun Jul 26 Harwich 7:00 PM
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 short period around 5 seconds. That is weak, wind-driven energy rather than a meaningful groundswell.

The nearshore model stays small through Tuesday, then pushes toward 4 ft Wednesday with rain and gustier wind. 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 5:09 AM -0.1 ft
High 10:58 AM 4.0 ft
Low 4:52 PM 0.4 ft
High 11:02 PM 5.1 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 short period means weak rides and frequent closeouts.

Sun Jul 26

Small

Low tides: 5:09 AM / 4:52 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: NE 9-14 mph, gusts 22.

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

Mon Jul 27

Tiny

Low tides: 5:56 AM / 5:39 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 5-6 sec. Wind: Light, gusts 17.

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

Tue Jul 28

Tiny

Low tides: 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: SW 5-10 mph, gusts 19.

Still short-period and longboard scale; choose an early window.

Wed Jul 29

Building

Low tides: 7:19 AM / 7:07 PM. Surf: 3-4 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: NE 12-15 mph, gusts 32.

More size but rain and strong gusts make it a check-the-beach day.

SUP & Kayak Desk

Forest Beach, South Chatham

Today: Caution

Forest Beach starts near 63 F with northeast wind near 8 mph, then holds around 9-14 mph with gusts near 22. Sheltered water close to launch is the only sensible option; exposed paddling earns a caution call.

Rain risk stays low and visibility should be good. UV peaks near 7.6, so add sun protection and still 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 5:09 AM / 4:52 PM Midafternoon low exposes flats and lengthens carries.
High Tide 10:58 AM / 11:02 PM The morning high is workable only in sheltered water.
Wind NE 9-14 mph Peak modeled gusts are near 22 mph.
Weather 62-67 F, mostly cloudy 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.

Sun Jul 26

Caution

Tides: High 10:58 AM / 11:02 PM; low 5:09 AM / 4:52 PM. Wind: NE 9-14 mph / gusts 22.

Choose sheltered water close to launch; avoid exposed routes.

Mon Jul 27

Good

Tides: High 11:44 AM / 11:45 PM; low 5:56 AM / 5:39 PM. Wind: Light / gusts 17.

The broadest usable window returns; morning through afternoon looks friendly.

Tue Jul 28

Caution

Tides: High 12:25 PM; low 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM. Wind: SW 5-10 mph / gusts 19.

Morning is best before a warmer, breezier afternoon.

Wed Jul 29

Bad

Tides: High 1:03 PM; low 7:19 AM / 7:07 PM. Wind: NE 12-15 mph / gusts 32.

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

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 Jul 26

68 / Playable

62-67 F and dry, but northeast wind and gusts near 22 mph trim the score.

Mon Jul 27

88 / Excellent

62-73 F, little rain risk, and much lighter wind make this the best tee-time day.

Tue Jul 28

78 / Good

64-77 F with modest rain risk; play early before afternoon wind builds.

Wed Jul 29

48 / Rough

Rain risk above 60% and gusts over 30 mph outweigh the cool temperatures.

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 Sun

63-66 F from 5-9 AM, mostly dry, but gusts near 22 mph make sheltered routes smarter.

Great Mon

63-68 F, dry, and lighter wind make this a great all-around morning.

Great Tue

64-73 F, low rain risk, and a warming breeze; start early for the cooler miles.

Ugh Wed

Rain chances around 40-55% through the run window and gusts above 20 mph.

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 is manageable but cautionary today: northeast wind 10-15 kt with gusts near 20 kt and seas around 2-3 ft. Monday looks friendlier; recheck Wednesday's rain and stronger wind.

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 stays near 2 ft, with northeast wind near 10-15 kt today. Monday is the easier weather day; 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 lists a double feature from Friday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 29. The box office opens at 6:30 PM; schedules remain subject to change.

Date First Feature Second Feature
Jul 17-29 Toy Story 5 (PG) / 8:10 PM Moana (PG) / 9:55 PM
Rain or clear First feature Second feature

Toy Story 5 continues Woody, Buzz, and the toys' adventures; Moana follows a Polynesian wayfinder on an ocean quest. Recheck official tickets before travel.

Looking Ahead

Extended Four-Day Forecast

Sun Jul 26

Breezy And Mostly Dry

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 62-67 F, UV 7.6, little modeled rain, NE gusts near 22 mph.

Best bets: Sheltered run and a breezy round; paddle only close to launch; ferry caution.

Mon Jul 27

Calmer Reset

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 62-73 F, UV 7.6, dry with lighter wind.

Best bets: Excellent golf and running, the best paddle window, and easy beach plans.

Tue Jul 28

Warmer, Breezier

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 64-77 F, 29% rain risk, southwest wind near 13 mph.

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

Wed Jul 29

Wet And Gusty

Weather: Showers possible, 66-70 F, with a 61% rain risk and gusts above 30 mph.

Best bets: Flexible indoor plans; surf builds but wind spoils quality; ferry caution increases.

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.