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Nahant Beach
4.6★ · 1,096 Google ratings · Nahant, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 ft away
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Length
1.2 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Nahant Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Arrive before noon on weekends
The parking lot fills up by late morning on hot summer days and popular weekends.
Weekdays and off-season are quieter
Visit on weekday mornings or in spring and fall to avoid crowds and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
Pay parking ($8–10) via debit card
Parking costs $10 for Massachusetts residents and must be paid by debit card or mobile app.
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, 5:20 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1 Nahant Rd, Nahant, MA 01908
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Nahant Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Nahant Beach?
150 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 have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
When is Nahant Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
