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Nahant Beach Beach Access 2
4.8★ · 27 Google ratings · Nahant, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
80 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
170 ft · under a minute
Cost
Paid parking
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 7% of 15 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Sat 4pm
Map of Nahant Beach Beach Access 2
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1Parking80 ft from the listing2Drinking water110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Great for water sports
The beach is recommended by visitors for surfing and kitesurfing.
Ideal for quiet family time
Reviewers consistently praise it as tranquil and spacious, suitable for families, dog walking, and peaceful days.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2020–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2020–2026
Expect parking fees at main entrance
The southern entrance charges $10, though free street parking exists further north along the road.
Check for algae before swimming
One visitor reported significant algae floating in the water during their visit, which may vary by season.
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 |
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| 05:49 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:46 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:04 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Nahant, MA 01908
🅿 Parking 80 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 170 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Nahant Beach Beach Access 2?
The nearest mapped parking area is 80 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 2?
170 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 2 have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Nahant Beach Beach Access 2 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sat 4pm and the busiest at Wed 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
