Nantucket Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Nantucket Surf Guide
An island off the coast of Massachusetts, Nantucket has a thriving beach scene during the summer and a consistent surf scene in the Autumn and winter, when the beach breaks on the south coast light up. In addition to a series of fun sand bars, there is also potential for novelty surf on the island. Surfers have ridden ferry waves on Nantucket, and every few years pictures pop up of frozen slurpee waves breaking during cold snaps in winter.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Nantucket Island has a number of different beach breaks appropriate for different levels.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
There's a core crew of local surfers in Massachusetts, but Nantucket has enough sand bars for everyone to coexist peacefully.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Gets incredibly crowded in the summer, but less so in winter when it is freezing.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun beach break peaks, particularly during Autumn and winter.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
As with most beach breaks, rips get strong during ground swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Water stays pretty clean, despite proximity to the East Coast.
Hazards
Crowds, hypothermia in winter.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Beach-side parking and shuttles.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Autumn and winter have the best swells and conditions, although winter gets very cold.
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