This beach is between Sconset and Tom Nevers Pond, nearly 7 miles from Nantucket town, and is a wonderful beach if you like your privacy. Sweeping views, plenty of room. Surf can be heavy with strong currents. This beach is a bit of a hike from the village of ‘Sconset, so bring any food and beverages you’ll need. No lifeguards.
Nobadeer Beach is near Nantucket’s airport and is popular with youth, offering surfing, surfcasting, and views of planes landing and taking off. Surfboard and wetsuit rentals and surf lessons are available during the summer months. A lifeguard is on duty in-season. Beach access involves a steep incline, but no stairs. Hazards include rip currents, high surf, and sudden drop-offs. There is a small parking lot; beach driving requires a 4WD vehicle and a permit.
Madaket Beach is at Nantucket’s far western end, known as one of the best spots on the island for watching sunsets. Strong surf draws surfers and bodyboarders. Some lifeguards are on duty in season, though not the full beach length. Restrooms are on site; no food service — bring a picnic. Some parking is available, and the beach is reachable via a 5.5-mile paved bike path or the seasonal NRTA shuttle. Hazards include rip currents, high surf, and sudden drop-offs.
Cisco Beach is a South Shore beach on Nantucket, located at the end of Hummock Pond Road — a four-mile bike ride from town. Known for heavy surf and soft sand, it is very popular with surfers and young adults. A lifeguard is on duty in season, though there are no facilities on site. Rip currents can be strong, and visitors are cautioned to be aware of undertow and rip tides. The beach is occasionally foggy and has parking available. The lack of facilities may make it less attractive for families with children.
Stone’s Beach has dunes, dune grass, and surf on the south side of Nantucket. The beach has a small parking lot, though biking or walking to the beach is noted as ideal. Steep steps lead down to the beach. Stone’s Beach also has a Little Free Library for trading favorites, along with a small lookout and bench near the steps leading to the beach. No lifeguards, bathrooms, or food service are available.
