Nantasket Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8443970, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Nantasket Beach in lots like Nantasket Beach DCR Lot 1, Nantasket Beach DCR Lot 2, Nantasket Beach DCR Lot 3. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $20/car peak summer and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Nantasket Beach, don't miss the Fried Scallops at Mary Lou's News. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Nantasket Beach from Hingham Harbor, including the Boston Harbor Islands Ferry — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoNantasket Beach hosts Summer Concerts at the Bandstand and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Nantasket Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. Dogs are not allowed on Nantasket Beach from May 1 through September 15 unless posted otherwise. From September 16 through April 30 they are allowed on a leash or tether of ten feet or less unless the area is posted off leash, with no more than four pets per person on DCR property. Service and medical support animals are allowed year round. Source: 302 CMR 12.00, Massachusetts DCR Parks and Recreation Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Consuming, possessing, distributing or selling alcohol on DCR property is allowed only under a special use permit. Source: 302 CMR 12.00, Massachusetts DCR Parks and Recreation Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires may be built only in the grills or fire rings provided at designated picnic and camping areas, so no fire may be built on the beach itself. Source: 302 CMR 12.00, Massachusetts DCR Parks and Recreation Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Glass and other breakable containers, including drink bottles, food containers and personal care items, are prohibited anywhere inside the DCR designated swimming area. Source: 302 CMR 12.00, Massachusetts DCR Parks and Recreation Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Smoking is prohibited within the DCR designated swimming area, in or on any DCR building or structure, and anywhere it is posted as prohibited. Source: 302 CMR 12.00, Massachusetts DCR Parks and Recreation Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fishing is allowed, except inside the designated coastal swimming area between 8am and 8pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and it must comply with Massachusetts fishing law. Source: 302 CMR 12.00, Massachusetts DCR Parks and Recreation Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Nantasket Beach, the sun sets at 6:28 PM today — about 11h 49m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:40 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Nantasket Beach update at the top of the conditions page.