71°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
Nantucket County, MA · Atlantic Ocean
Madaket Beach
Ames Avenue, Nantucket, MA 02554
The far west end of Nantucket — heavy surf, strong rip currents, and the island's best sunset. Reachable by a 5.5-mile bike path from town; expect few amenities and a small lot that empties fast after sundown.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
75 /100
great
76 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking 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
71°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
1%
Today
UV Peak
7 High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~29m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
69°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next Low Tide
3:18 PM
0.8 ft · in 31m
Wave Height
0.7 ft
offshore buoy
Barometer
30.04 inHg
1017 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (ANZ232)
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
5:08 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:36 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:05 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 3:18 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 10:03 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Partly Sunny
14%
74
69°
Rain Showers Likely
59%
50
75°
Mostly Sunny
7%
82
76°
Mostly Sunny
1%
82
77°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
78°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
25%
77
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 7 — high
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free small lot at the beach entrance; fills around sunset.
Dogs
April 1 – August 31, dogs only permitted in lifeguarded areas before 9 AM and after 5 PM; must be leashed and licensed.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Ames Avenue, Nantucket, MA 02554
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Madaket Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Madaket Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Madaket Beach dog-friendly?
April 1 – August 31, dogs only permitted in lifeguarded areas before 9 AM and after 5 PM; must be leashed and licensed.
Is there an entry fee at Madaket Beach?
Entry to Madaket Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Madaket Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Madaket Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Madaket Beach?
Amenities at Madaket Beach include lifeguards.
When is the water warmest at Madaket Beach?
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 Madaket Beach located?
Madaket Beach is in Nantucket County, MA, at Ames Avenue, Nantucket, MA 02554.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS