A quiet harbor-side landing in Madaket where a small beach doubles as a boat-launching spot on Madaket Harbor. It has an old-Nantucket feel, ringed by simple beach cottages rather than any commercial development.
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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Getting in
Access points along this beach
Getting to the beach
Off Warren's Landing Road in Madaket
Worth knowing
- Warren's Landing is used for launching small boats onto Madaket Harbor, not just swimming
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Show the full year
Average water temperature at Warren's Landing 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 Warren's Landing in Nantucket open today?
Warren's Landing 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.
What's the water temperature at Warren's Landing?
Water at Warren's Landing 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 Warren's Landing?
No alcohol, glass, or smoking on public beaches, $300 fine for violations.
Can you swim at Warren's Landing?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Warren's Landing 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 Warren's Landing?
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.