73°
Partly Sunny
1%
80
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
Great day for a beach walk.
73°F water · 73°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 14 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Weather
- 73°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 73°F water — swimmable, refreshing
80 /100
great
81 Swim
76 Sunbathe
83 Walk
79 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
73°F
Clear
Wind
14 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
High 12 PM–01 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
73°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:42 PM
3.9 ft · in 4.4h
Wave Height
2.3 ft
3s · SSW swell
Barometer
30.19 inHg
Falling 1.4 hPa / 3h · 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
6:14 AM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
75°
Mostly Sunny
10%
65
71°
Mostly Sunny
1%
78
70°
Sunny
0%
78
73°
Chance Rain Showers
50%
52
72°
Mostly Sunny
13%
77
71°
Mostly Sunny
1%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 73°F
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS