Four-mile bike ride to end of Hummock Pond Road. Heavy surf; lifeguard (in season). No facilities. Occasionally foggy. Parking. Rip currents can be strong. Soft sand. This beach is very popular with surfers and young adults. Lack of facilities might make it less attractive to families with children, but be careful of undertow and rip tides.
Miacomet Beach is located at the end of Miacomet Road on Nantucket’s south shore. Paved road gives way to narrow sand roads, and parking is limited. Beach driving is prohibited. Surf and rip currents can be dangerous: lifeguards are on duty in-season. This beach is another good spot to watch the sun set. There are no restrooms and no food service at this beach. Families with young children may prefer nearby Miacomet Pond.
Madequecham Beach sits on Nantucket’s southeastern shore, accessed via Madequecham Valley Road — a long, narrow, winding dirt road leading to a parking area and path to the beach. Wide vehicles should not attempt it, and drivers should be prepared to pull aside for opposing traffic. The waves and current make this beach ideal for strong swimmers and surfers. There are no restrooms, no lifeguards, and no bike path access.
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.
Tom Nevers Beach, also known as “Pebble Beach,” is a rarely crowded south shore beach on Nantucket with very coarse sand and heavy surf. Beach access can be difficult, and the area is sometimes foggy. It is an excellent spot for surfcasting. There is no lifeguard on duty and no facilities on site. Parking is limited.
