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Nahant Beach - Beach Access 9
4.7★ · 23 Google ratings · Nahant, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 50 ft away
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 15 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 6pm
Map of Nahant Beach - Beach Access 9

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Guide
Good to know
Close to Boston with clear water
Crystal clear water and convenient proximity to Boston make this beach worth the visit for a quick outing.
Excellent for walking and running
The beach has a well-maintained surface suitable for extended walking and running activities.
Visit on cooler weekdays
Parking is significantly easier on weekdays, especially when temperatures are lower and fewer visitors arrive.
Pay parking via mobile app
The beach uses app-based payment instead of traditional methods, with signs posted to guide visitors.
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 50 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Nahant Beach - Beach Access 9?
The nearest mapped parking area is 50 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 9?
180 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 9 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Nahant Beach - Beach Access 9 least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 6pm and the busiest at Tue 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.