Nantasket Beach Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE

Wind

SW

Surf Height

Waist-head high

Tide

High

Nantasket Beach Surf Guide

The area is totally shut out from most surf, but a NE swell does manage to sneak into the window. Nantasket Beach is on a peninsula that forms the southern arm of Boston Harbor. As a whole, Nantasket is a long sandy beach with multiple beachbreak peaks.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Sparse.

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Not consistent but can be fun on the right swell.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Pretty mellow in the summer but much worse in the winter when cold water and air necessitate full winter gear.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Not great since near Boston Harbor.

Hazards

Freezing water temps in Winter.

Bring Your

Funboard, Longboard, Fish

Access

Easy, but metered parking.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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