70°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
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.
69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 9 mph.
Weather
- 70°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
70°F
Clear
Wind
7 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
66°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
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
5:08 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
66°
Partly Sunny
13%
74
70°
Rain Showers Likely
61%
52
71°
Mostly Sunny
7%
74
71°
Mostly Sunny
1%
75
72°
Mostly Sunny
13%
82
73°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
26%
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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS