Tudor Beach is a wide rocky stretch inside Nahant Harbor, walked more than swum, with a path and benches running between the road and the shoreline. It sits close to Nahant Wharf and the village center, and like most town beaches has no public parking lot of its own.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free for residents with sticker; no designated public lot at the beach itself, and no non-resident parking option nearby
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
No posted gate hours; open access
Season
Open access, year-round; no gate
Entry fee
None; beach itself is free and open to the public checked Jul 14, 2026
Dogs
Prohibited May 1-September 30 (town-wide rule); leashed permitted October 1-April 30
Managed by
Town of Nahant
(781) 581-0088 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree for residents with sticker; no designated public lot at the beach itself, and no non-resident parking option nearbyStickerNahant resident sticker ($15 Mar-Jun / $20 Jul-Dec)
Minimal lot at Nahant Wharf (resident)
Details unconfirmed
Minimal lot at Nahant Wharf (resident)
CostFree for residents with sticker; no designated public lot at the beach itself, and no non-resident parking option nearby
Access points along this beach
Wharf St walking path
Path with benches running between the road and the shore
What's here
Facilities
Benches
Benches line the walking path between the road and the shore
Not here
No drinking water
Not listed among this beach's amenities on the town's official beaches page
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Tudor Beach in Nahant open today?
Tudor Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there parking at Tudor Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free for residents with sticker; no designated public lot at the beach itself, and no non-resident parking option nearby). Minimal lot at Nahant Wharf (resident)
What rules should I know at Tudor Beach?
Rocky beach; no lifeguard.
Can you swim at Tudor Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Tudor Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Tudor Beach?
Prohibited May 1-September 30 (town-wide rule); leashed permitted October 1-April 30
Is there an entry fee at Tudor Beach?
None; beach itself is free and open to the public
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Tudor Beach?
Yes, parking here uses a resident sticker. Free for residents with sticker; no designated public lot at the beach itself, and no non-resident parking option nearby.