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Madaket Beach

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What is Madaket Beach like?

A west-end Atlantic beach famed for sunsets; access restored via a bluff ramp, parking minimal due to erosion. (Local note: VERIFIED OPEN: erosion closed it in 2022, then town restored access with a ramp + lifeguards; parking extremely limited)

Plan your beach day

Madaket Beach

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Madaket Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554

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When should you go?

Best time to go

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What’s there?

Faces
West, for sunset
Water
Deep
Current
Surf, strong current
Restrooms
Not noted
Food
Not noted
Lifeguards
In season
Parking
Free
Dogs
Allowed (leashed)
Fishing
Not noted
Kayak / SUP
Not noted

What should you know before you go?

Parking

Small dirt lot severely limited by erosion; 5.5mi bike path & NRTA shuttle recommended

Stickers and fees

No fee or permit

Dogs

Allowed (leashed)

Best for

Sunsets, Surf & Waves

Where is it?

Madaket Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554.

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Plan your beach day

Madaket Beach

Get directions (opens in a new tab)

Madaket Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554

Rules from Nantucket Current (opens in a new tab). Check before you go; they change by season.

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