Cahoon Hollow Beach

Cahoon Hollow Beach is a beach break in Wellfleet, MA, covered by a free live cam from The Beachcomber.

About the Break

Cahoon Hollow is a beach break open to the full swell window of the Atlantic, which makes it one of the more consistent options on Cape Cod. It’s best known for picking up energy from tropical systems and nor’easters alike. Access and parking are limited in summer given the beach’s popularity as a general swim spot, so early mornings or shoulder season tend to be the move for surf. As a sand-bottom beach break, it’s generally well suited to longboarders, intermediate surfers, and anyone working on their pop-up — more forgiving than reef or point breaks, without a sharp takeoff zone or fixed hazard.

Surf Etiquette at Beach Breaks

Beach breaks tend to be more forgiving on etiquette than reef or point breaks: because the sandbars shift and there’s rarely one single best takeoff spot, the lineup is usually more spread out and less territorial. Still, the basics apply everywhere — the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don’t drop in on someone already riding a wave, and take a moment to watch the lineup before paddling out if you’re new to it. Every break has its regulars, and a little patience goes a long way.

About the Cam Host

The cam is provided by The Beachcomber, a beach bar and seafood restaurant at 1120 Cahoon Hollow Road, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, in the dunes above Cahoon Hollow Beach. Watch Live Cam →

Location & Access

Cahoon Hollow Beach sits on the Atlantic coast in Wellfleet, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. See the Massachusetts surf guide for the full regional picture →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cahoon Hollow Beach surf cam free to watch? Yes — every cam in the directory is free and public, no login required.

Where exactly is the camera? At The Beachcomber in Wellfleet, MA — see the map above.

Are there other free surf cams nearby? Yes — see Nearby Live Cams below.