Nantasket Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
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.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
Sparse.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Not consistent but can be fun on the right swell.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Pretty mellow in the summer but much worse in the winter when cold water and air necessitate full winter gear.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
Not great since near Boston Harbor.
Hazards
Freezing water temps in Winter.
Access
Easy, but metered parking.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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