65°
Sunny
1%
67
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.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Weather
- 65°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 61°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
63 /100
good
52 Swim
69 Sunbathe
80 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
65°F
Clear
Wind
8 mph
S
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
63°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
61°F
Cold
Barometer
30.14 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
111 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
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
5:09 AM
Sunset
8:08 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:37 AM | High | 3.4 ft |
| 8:54 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 3:29 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 8:43 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
63°
Sunny
1%
59
66°
Mostly Sunny
0%
67
66°
Mostly Sunny
2%
58
66°
Rain Showers Likely
61%
43
60°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
15
61°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
49
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 61°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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Surfside Beach (Nantucket).
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Surfside Beach (Nantucket) from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS