A south-shore surf beach at the end of Miacomet Road, next to the pond of the same name. The paved road gives way to sand near the lot, and the open ocean here means real waves and rip current risk rather than calm wading water.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
Nantucket lifeguards are on duty from late June through Labor Day, roughly 9am to 5pm, and vehicles are barred from the lifeguarded beaches during those hours. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
From late JuneDogs
Leashed, licensed dogs are allowed on Nantucket's public beaches, but never in dune vegetation, marsh grass, or other fenced or posted protected-wildlife areas. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Managed by
Parks & Recreation / Natural Resources Department
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Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Miacomet Beach lot
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Miacomet Beach lot
CostfreeSpaceslimited
Paved road turns to narrow sand road near the beach
Access points along this beach
Miacomet Beach lot
End of Miacomet Road
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Miacomet Beach by month, in °F| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Water °F | 39° | 38° | 42° | 50° | 57° | 67° | 76° | 75° | 69° | 61° | 51° | 42° |
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Monthly averages from NOAA, Nantucket Island (2022 to 2024). Today's reading is in the conditions above.
Common questions
Is Miacomet Beach in Nantucket open today?
Miacomet 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.
Leashed dogs are allowed roughly April through August, though not on the guarded stretch during lifeguard hours in peak season.
Is there parking at Miacomet Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Miacomet Beach lot
Are there restrooms at Miacomet Beach?
Public restrooms are listed near the beach. Seasonal hours are common, so they may be closed off-season.
What's the water temperature at Miacomet Beach?
Water at Miacomet Beach averages about 38°F in February and 76°F in July, based on NOAA readings at Nantucket Island from 2022 to 2024. For today's temperature, see the conditions above.
What rules should I know at Miacomet Beach?
Surf and rip currents can be dangerous; lifeguards are on duty in season. No alcohol, glass, or smoking on public beaches, $300 fine for violations.
Can you swim at Miacomet Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Miacomet 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.