The Surf Window

Nantasket Beach

Massachusetts, USA

Beach breakBeginner

Protected bay area with mellow rolling waves and good summer shape.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size2-4ft

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid

LowMidHigh

Season

June-September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

A-frame

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Mellow rolling

Length

70-160m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner
  • •Why: Protected mellow shape with forgiving walls

Hazards

  • •Limited swell size
  • •Crowded in summer

Local Tips

  • •Park with water slides nearby
  • •Summer consistency good

Location

Map showing the location of Nantasket Beach in Massachusetts, USA

42.3297, -70.9303