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Nahant Beach - Beach Access 12
4.7★ · 55 Google ratings · Nahant, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away · paid
Walk
200 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 70 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
280 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 6% of 16 over the limit · 2025
Map of Nahant Beach - Beach Access 12
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms70 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for walking and views
The coastal path offers scenic ocean views and Boston skyline views, making it ideal for a long shore walk.
Go at low tide for best conditions
Low tide exposes more sand and creates warmer, shallower water suitable for swimming and family use.
Arrive before 10am or after 5pm
Weekends and midday hours get crowded, but early morning and evening visits offer plenty of space to spread.
Plan for parking costs
Out-of-state visitors pay $40 while Massachusetts residents pay $10, or visit after 5:30pm when parking is free.
Watch for seaweed on beach
Seaweed concentrates on one side of the beach, so head toward the Nahant side for cleaner sand.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · mostly clear
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.1 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:46 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:04 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:21 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Nahant, MA 01908
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 70 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Nahant Beach - Beach Access 12?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Nahant Beach - Beach Access 12?
200 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Nahant Beach - Beach Access 12 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 70 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
