Ya - was just going by the current mean which seems to be near/east..but not west of the Cape. A storm like this could destroy the boardwalk, which is already in pretty bad condition.
On second thought, demolition of it has been approved so maybe this will save them some work
https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2021/07/16/sandwich-boardwalk-ma-demolished-new-boardwalk-meet-ada-access-requirements-federal-flood-code/7939097002/