62°
Patchy Fog
6%
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Nantucket County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Surfside Beach (Nantucket)
Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
Nantucket's most popular south-shore beach: wide, with real Atlantic surf and a long soft-sand walk down from the parking lot. Concessions, lifeguards, and a paved bike path from town make it the default family choice on the island.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for photography.
62°F air · 58°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Patchy fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog before 8pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 62°F air — chilly for a beach day
- Fog — low visibility — good for moody photos, less for swimming
Water
- 58°F water — cold — wetsuit or stay dry
48 /100
ok
41 Swim
41 Sunbathe
65 Walk
89 Photo
Best for photography today
Water level 0.7 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
62°F
Light Rain
Wind
13 mph
W
Rain
6%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
31 Good
Ozone · Cape Cod and Islands
UV Peak
1 Low
Peaks 09 AM · burn in ~200m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 10 AM
Tomorrow
59°F
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
58°F
Cold
Next High Tide
11:12 PM
3.0 ft · in 4.7h
Wave Height
0.7 ft
offshore buoy
Barometer
29.61 inHg
1003 hPa · buoy 44020
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ255)
The BOX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- MAZ022 Barnstable MA — Chatham, Eastham, and Provincetown n/a
- MAZ024 Nantucket MA — Nantucket n/a
- MAZ023 Dukes MA — Edgartown and Aquinnah n/a
- MAZ020 Southern Bristol MA — Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford n/a
- RIZ007 Newport RI — Newport, Middletown, and Little Compton n/a
- RIZ006 Washington RI — Narragansett, Charlestown, and Westerly n/a
- RIZ008 Block Island RI — Block Island n/a
- MAZ019 Eastern Plymouth MA — Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Kingston, n/a
- MAZ015 Suffolk MA-Eastern Norfolk MA — Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, n/a
- MAZ007 Eastern Essex MA — Beverly, Gloucester, and Newburyport n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
4:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:44 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:27 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 4:32 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 11:12 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:27 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:10 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 5:17 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | High | 2.9 ft |
| 5:08 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:50 AM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 6:00 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:43 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 5:49 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 12:29 PM | High | 3.7 ft |
| 6:41 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:22 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 6:30 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 1:07 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 7:22 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 7:12 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 1:46 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 8:05 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:39 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 7:55 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 2:28 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 8:49 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8449130, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
59°
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
16%
31
57°
Chance Light Rain
38%
18
58°
Sunny
0%
42
57°
Sunny
1%
46
54°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
22%
38
53°
Light Rain Likely
66%
4
What to Bring Today
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 58°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Large public lot; arrive early. Also reachable by bike path or the seasonal NRTA "Wave" shuttle from town.
Dogs
No dogs on Surfside Beach June 15 – September 15. Otherwise leashed and licensed.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Surfside Beach (Nantucket) today?
Surfside Beach (Nantucket) shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Surfside Beach (Nantucket) dog-friendly?
No dogs on Surfside Beach June 15 – September 15. Otherwise leashed and licensed.
Is there an entry fee at Surfside Beach (Nantucket)?
Entry to Surfside Beach (Nantucket) is free.
Are there lifeguards at Surfside Beach (Nantucket)?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Surfside Beach (Nantucket) during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Surfside Beach (Nantucket)?
Amenities at Surfside Beach (Nantucket) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, snack bar.
When is the water warmest at Surfside Beach (Nantucket)?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Surfside Beach (Nantucket) located?
Surfside Beach (Nantucket) is in Nantucket County, MA, at Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA 02554.
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