75°
Rain Showers
80%
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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
Skip the beach today.
80% rain · NWS alert active · 74°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Rain showers and patchy smoke. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers and patchy smoke before 8pm, then areas of smoke and showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 18 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- 80% rain — wet day — beach day is off
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 74°F water — swimmable, refreshing
Safety
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued july 18 at 12:40pm edt until july 19 at 8:00pm edt by nws boston/norton ma
19 /100
skip
15 Swim
14 Sunbathe
28 Walk
57 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.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 18 at 12:40PM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Weather alert in effect
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
18 mph
S
Rain
80%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
74°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
10:03 PM
0.2 ft · in 52m
Wave Height
2.3 ft
S swell
Barometer
29.85 inHg
1011 hPa
Water Quality
Elevated
111 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 10mo 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
5:22 AM
Sunset
8:10 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:48 AM | High | 3.9 ft |
| 9:42 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 4:25 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 10:03 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:44 AM | High | 3.6 ft |
| 10:32 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 5:16 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| 11:04 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 11:21 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:07 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:04 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:37 AM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 12:10 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:56 PM | High | 3.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:03 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:34 AM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 12:59 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 7:46 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:02 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:33 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 1:50 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 8:37 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:02 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 9:29 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 2:43 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 9:27 PM | High | 3.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8449130, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
16%
70
76°
Sunny
0%
84
78°
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
30%
68
77°
Showers And Thunderstorms
88%
1
75°
Rain Showers Likely
57%
45
75°
Chance Rain Showers
38%
63
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 74°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 80% chance of rain
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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