Sewerbeds Beach is an ocean beach in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Resident sticker Free to access; a Beach Vehicle (oversand) Permit required to drive on the sand, $50 Nantucket-registered vehicle by May 31 ($100 after), $100 off-island by June 30 ($150 after)
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Resident sticker
CostFree to access; a Beach Vehicle (oversand) Permit required to drive on the sand, $50 Nantucket-registered vehicle by May 31 ($100 after), $100 off-island by June 30 ($150 after)StickerNantucket Beach Vehicle Permit (oversand permit)
Locally known as "Sewer Beds" (adjacent to the Surfside wastewater plant); the town's official permit list names this south-shore beach "Point of Breakers." Significant recent erosion, confirm current conditions with Natural Resources…
Common questions
Is Sewerbeds Beach in Nantucket open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-17). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Sewerbeds Beach, and what does it cost?
Resident sticker (Free to access; a Beach Vehicle (oversand) Permit required to drive on the sand, $50 Nantucket-registered vehicle by May 31 ($100 after), $100 off-island by June 30 ($150 after)). Locally known as "Sewer Beds" (adjacent to the Surfside wastewater plant); the town's official permit list names this south-shore beach "Point of Breakers." Significant recent erosion, confirm current conditions with Natural Resources…