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Cape Cod Fun Times

Published Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Morning field edition chatham.capecod.fun
Small black and tan dog resting in a gray bed
The Chatham weather desk finds a warm, humid Tuesday with a useful early window before wind builds.

Front Page

Use Tuesday Early, Then Duck Inside

Tuesday stays dry and warm near 75 F, but humidity and a building southwest wind narrow the best outdoor window to morning. Marconi remains small today. Wednesday turns rainy and gusty, Thursday stays damp and breezy, and Friday looks like the next reset.

Surf
Marconi starts near 1.5 ft at 5 seconds, building toward 2 ft late; evening low is 6:24 PM.
Paddle
Caution: start early before southwest wind builds; daytime high tide is 12:25 PM.
Golf
Good early, then breezy; Wednesday is wet and rough.
Run
Good early: 68-71 F, dry, but humid with wind increasing after sunrise.
Drive-In
The official site could not be refreshed this morning; confirm the current ticket block before driving.
OSV
South is open under HCP windows with Trail 4 the only open trail; Spit is resident-only.
Ferries
Conditions worsen this afternoon; Wednesday's rain and gusts are the main caution.
Baseball
Wareham visits Veterans Field tonight at 7 PM; confirm weather, result, and late schedule changes.

Town Calendar

Things Happening This Week

Tue Jul 28 / Chatham

Summer STEM: Technology Challenge Camp

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

Chatham calendar

Tue Jul 28 / Chatham

Anglers at Veterans Field

Wareham is listed at Chatham for a 7 PM Cape League game; weather can alter the slate.

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 official team and league pages could not be reached during this morning's refresh. Confirm the current record, standing, streak, run differential, and the latest result directly before treating any figure as final.

The last verified schedule lists 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 around 1.5 ft this morning with a period near 5 seconds, building toward 2 ft late. That is weak, wind-made energy rather than a meaningful groundswell.

The nearshore model builds to 3-4 ft Wednesday, but rain and strong wind spoil quality; it settles near 2 ft Thursday and Friday. 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 6:39 AM -0.2 ft
High 12:25 PM 4.3 ft
Low 6:24 PM 0.4 ft
High 12:24 AM Wed 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.

Tue Jul 28

Small

Low tides: 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM. Surf: 1.5-2 ft @ 4-5 sec. Wind: SW 8-13 mph, gusts 23.

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

Wed Jul 29

Building / Blown

Low tides: 7:19 AM / 7:07 PM. Surf: 3-4 ft @ 4-5 sec. Wind: S 16-21 mph, gusts 36.

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

Thu Jul 30

Small / Damp

Low tides: 7:57 AM / 7:48 PM. Surf: 2 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: NE 15-20 mph, gusts 14.

Short-period chop and shower risk outweigh the size.

Fri Jul 31

Small

Low tides: 8:33 AM / 8:30 PM. Surf: 1.5-2 ft @ 5 sec. Wind: NE 15-18 mph, gusts 15.

Small and still breezy; a beach walk remains the sensible call.

SUP & Kayak Desk

Forest Beach, South Chatham

Today: Caution

Forest Beach starts near 68 F with southwest wind around 12 mph, then the afternoon builds to 13 mph with gusts near 23. Use only a short, protected early launch and reassess at the shoreline.

Rain risk stays low today, but humidity is high and UV peaks near 7.6. Add sun protection and skip exposed water once the chop builds.

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 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM Midafternoon low exposes flats and lengthens carries.
High Tide 12:25 PM / 12:24 AM Wed The daytime high supports the easiest launch window.
Wind SW 8-13 mph Peak modeled gusts are near 23 mph.
Weather 66-75 F, dry and humid 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.

Tue Jul 28

Caution

Tides: High 12:25 PM; low 6:39 AM / 6:24 PM. Wind: SW 8-13 mph / gusts 23.

Start early and stay close to shore before the afternoon chop builds.

Wed Jul 29

Bad

Tides: High 1:03 PM; low 7:19 AM / 7:07 PM. Wind: S 16-21 mph / gusts 36.

Rain, poor visibility, and strong gusts make exposed paddling a no-go.

Thu Jul 30

Bad

Tides: High 1:38 PM; low 7:57 AM / 7:48 PM. Wind: NE 15-20 mph / gusts 14.

Persistent wind and shower risk keep exposed water off the board.

Fri Jul 31

Caution

Tides: High 2:11 PM; low 8:33 AM / 8:30 PM. Wind: NE 15-18 mph / gusts 15.

Check the launch for a protected short window; exposed water remains choppy.

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.

Tue Jul 28

72 / Good

66-75 F and dry, but dew points near 70 and gusts near 23 make an early tee time the best call.

Wed Jul 29

25 / Rough

Rain risk near 83%, saturated air, sustained wind near 20 mph, and gusts near 36 overwhelm the mild temperature.

Thu Jul 30

42 / Rough

Showers remain possible and northeast wind near 20 mph keeps the course uncomfortable despite cool temperatures.

Fri Jul 31

60 / Playable

Cool, damp air and a 35% shower chance linger, but gusts ease enough for a flexible afternoon 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 Tue

68-73 F from 5-9 AM, dry but humid; start at 5 for the least wind and heat.

Ugh Wed

Showers become likely through the morning window, humidity stays high, and winds increase sharply.

Ugh Thu

Cool but wet-feeling, with mist or showers and sustained wind near 18 mph.

Ugh Fri

63-69 F and less wind, though a radar check is still worthwhile for lingering showers.

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 increasingly choppy Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday's rain and gusts near 36 mph are a strong caution; Thursday remains breezy. 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 likewise worsens from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday's rain and strong gusts. 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 could not be reached from this morning's refresh. The last verified page was stale, so confirm the current ticket schedule before driving. The box office normally opens at 6:30 PM; schedules remain subject to change.

Date First Feature Second Feature
Jul 28 / confirm Check official tickets Current block unavailable
Rain or clear First feature Second feature

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

Looking Ahead

Extended Four-Day Forecast

Tue Jul 28

Early Window, Building Wind

Weather: Partly cloudy, 66-75 F, UV 7.6, dry, southwest gusts near 23 mph.

Best bets: Run, golf, and any protected paddle early; small surf and growing afternoon chop.

Wed Jul 29

Wet And Gusty

Weather: Showers likely, 65-71 F, rain risk near 83%, southerly gusts near 36 mph.

Best bets: Flexible indoor plans; surf builds but quality is poor; ferries need a close check.

Thu Jul 30

Cool, Damp, Breezy

Weather: Cloudy with showers possible, 65-67 F, rain risk near 61%, northeast wind near 20 mph.

Best bets: Keep plans flexible; small surf is wind-chopped and exposed paddling stays poor.

Fri Jul 31

Cooler Reset

Weather: Mostly cloudy, 64-70 F, shower risk near 35%, northeast wind near 18 mph.

Best bets: Check for a drying window; running improves, while beach and boat plans remain wind-aware.

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.