Surf spot

Nantasket Beach

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Country: USA, North East, Southern New England
Coordinates: 42.2698, -70.8543

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	E	E	E	ENE	NE	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE
Wave period (s)	7.1	6.7	6.3	8.3	3.6	3.3	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.7	3	3	3	3.1	3.1	3.4	3.6	4	4.3	4.4	4.5	3.5	3.5	3.8	3.6	3.6	3.9	3.5	3.6	3.5	3.6	3.7	3.9	3.5	4.7	4.3	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.2	5.2	5	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.9	4	3.8	3.9	3.4	3.1	3.7
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	5	6	5	5	5	3	3	3	3	2	1	2	2	4	6	7	8	8	8	7	7	5	5	4	3	3	2	3	4	5	3	4
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	9.9	6.8	11	17.8	19.6	13.7	12.2	10.2	10.1	7.6	7.2	18.4	6.5	2.5	4.3	9.7	12.7	21.8	21.5	14	11.7	10.4	15	24.6	23.9	17.5	16.3	14.8	11.2	8.1	10.1	8	4.8	4	7.6	11	13.6	12.9	11.8	13	11.7	12.8	16.3	23	24.2	21.4	17.1	16.9	8.5	6.5	6.4	24.6	19.2	17.1	14.6
Wind direction	NEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	EOnshore	EGlassy	SGlassy	SSWCross-off	WOffshore	NNWCross	NWCross-off	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	NNECross-on	NCross-on	NNECross-on	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on	WNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SSECross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore

Nantasket Beach is a classic Southern New England surf spot located in Hull, Massachusetts, on the south side of Boston Harbor. It’s known for being an exposed Atlantic-facing beach break with lots of regional wind and swell influence, making it a good “check it often” kind of spot rather than a perfectly consistent one.

Surf character

Type: Mostly beach break
Wave shape: Can be playful and rippable on the right swell, but often choppy or soft
Swell exposure: Picks up northeast and east-northeast swells well
Best winds: Usually offshore or cleaner with west to northwest winds
Tide sensitivity: Can change a lot with tide; often better on a mid tide, but this depends on sandbars and swell direction

Conditions

Summer: Smaller, weaker surf most of the time, though fun on storm or hurricane swell
Fall: Often the best season, with more consistent swell and favorable winds
Winter: Powerful surf, colder water, and more challenging conditions
Spring: Can be mixed, with occasional solid swell and improving weather

Crowd and vibe

Nantasket is relatively accessible and can draw a local crowd when conditions are good. Because it’s close to the Boston area, expect more surfers when the forecast looks promising. The vibe is generally casual, but respect for locals and awareness of changing conditions is important.

Hazards

Strong currents and rips
Cold water for much of the year
Shifting sandbars
Storm surge and shorebreak on bigger days
Crowds and parking/logistics during peak times

Overall

Nantasket Beach is a reliable local option for Southern New England surfers who want a beach break that can produce fun, fast waves when the sandbars and swell line up. It’s not usually a perfect point-style wave, but it can deliver enjoyable sessions, especially during fall and after coastal storms.