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Nauset Beach fishing conditions · Massachusetts

Sit it outno striped bass window clears the bar in 36 hours

Wind builds to 21 mph out of the west by tomorrow at 9:00 am.

Log a trip here
Right now: 38 for striped bass, sit it outTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 384 pm
  2. 38
  3. 38
  4. 387 pm
  5. 43
  6. 43
  7. 4710 pm
  8. 47
  9. 43Sun
  10. 431 am
  11. 35
  12. 32
  13. 324 am
  14. 17
  15. 21
  16. 207 am
  17. 20
  18. 20
  19. 2410 am
  20. 24
  21. 20
  22. 201 pm
  23. 35
  24. 35
  25. 394 pm
  26. 43
  27. 43
  28. 437 pm
  29. 43
  30. 43
  31. 4310 pm
  32. 47
  33. 47Mon
  34. 431 am
  35. 43
  36. 43
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
10 mph

From the northwest

Light
Twilight

Sunset 4:27 pm

Sky
Patchy Fog

6% chance of rain

Air
57°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Rising

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Massachusetts regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

47Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Striped bass bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Striped bass prefers incoming tide. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Striped bass is here May–Oct. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 1 fish at 28" to under 31", open all year. Non-offset circle hooks required when fishing with bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Massachusetts

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on striped bass

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

47Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Bluefish bite in 60–80° water, best near 70°.

Why

Bluefish prefers incoming tide. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Bluefish is here Jun–Sep. Holds 5–50 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum size. 5 fish a day from shore or a private boat, 7 on for-hire vessels. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Massachusetts

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Jun–Sep, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on bluefish

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer29.64 inHg, rising

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:27 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:20 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Major solunarTonight 9:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:30 am–6:30 am
  • Major solunarTomorrow 9:50 am–11:50 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Massachusetts MassWildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A long Atlantic barrier beach in Orleans on Cape Cod's outer shore, with an over-sand vehicle area by permit. Striped bass from May into the fall run, with bluefish when they push north in summer and early fall.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Sandy Neck Beach Park23 mi · MassachusettsBest tomorrow 4 pm to Monday 4 amSmall Craft Advisory
75Worth the trip
Cape Cod Canal29 mi · MassachusettsBest tomorrow 4 pm to Monday 4 am
100Go
Nantucket36 mi · MassachusettsBest tomorrow 6 pm–12 amSmall Craft Advisory
75Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Nauset Beach?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Nauset Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Nauset Beach?

Nauset Beach is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Bluefish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Nauset Beach?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Nauset Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Nauset Beach have?

Nauset Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Nauset Beach?

state agency regulations apply at Nauset Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Nauset Beach tidal water?

Yes. Nauset Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.