The ocean beach fronting 'Sconset village, reached by a short walk from the village center rather than a dedicated beach parking lot. It's a working village beach more than a resort one, backed by the bluff and close to shops and restaurants.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot unconfirmed
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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.
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.
Managed by
Town of Nantucket Natural Resources Department
508-228-7230 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Paid lot
Costunconfirmed
Sconset Beach lot
Details unconfirmed
Sconset Beach lot
CostunconfirmedSpaceslot exists but has no marked/designated spaces
Codfish Park Road bluff-top lot
Costfree
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
in 'Sconset village, short walk from the beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Sconset 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 Sconset Beach in Nantucket open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
There's a beach-side lot without marked spaces, plus free parking at the bluff top off Codfish Park Road; both fill up on busy summer days.
Are there restrooms at Sconset 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 Sconset Beach?
Water at Sconset 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.
Can you swim at Sconset Beach?
Yes. Sconset Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Sconset Beach?
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.