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“Nahant Beach provides some of the worst surfing in Massachusetts. When the surf does get half decent, it will get very crowded. Would not recommend surfing here to anyone! Nahant beach is very pretty though. I go there to enjoy the beach, but never to surf.”
Drew shegda from UNITED STATES - 19 Oct 2021
Nahant Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 11 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.3(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.5(1: Nahant Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Nahant Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Massachusetts. 5: the best break in Massachusetts). |
Difficulty Level: 2.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Nahant Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Nahant Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Nahant Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Nahant Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.4(1: Getting to Nahant Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.9(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Nahant Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.1(1: Camping at Nahant Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Nahant Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.1(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Nahant Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Nahant Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Very clean and plenty of sand. no seaweed in the surf. Plenty of parking an Safety personnel on hand for emergencies”
billy gallant from UNITED STATES - 21 Sep 2014
“The water at Nahant Beach on Wednesday, August 18, 2011 was so disgusting you could not go in. There was so much algae or seaweed it was impossible to get through without getting covered with slime. I don't know what it was or if it was toxic.”
Fran from UNITED STATES - 17 Aug 2011
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