Named for the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication, this beach features towering clay cliffs and expansive Atlantic Ocean views. Offers good surfing conditions and a less crowded atmosphere.
Beaches for Surfing
Head of the Meadow Beach
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore featuring a wide sandy beach with access to bike trails. At low tide, visitors can sometimes see the remains of the shipwrecked Frances that ran aground in 1872.
Cisco Beach
A popular surfing beach on Nantucket’s south shore with consistent waves and extensive shoreline. Featured in the movie “Jaws” and accessible via the island’s bike path network with spectacular sunset views.
Coast Guard Beach
Consistently ranked among America’s best beaches, featuring a wide sandy shore backed by glacial bluffs. Popular for swimming, surfing, and seal watching with access via shuttle bus during summer.
Nauset Beach
A 10-mile stretch of barrier beach on the Atlantic Ocean with rolling surf and golden sand. Known for good surfing conditions, fishing opportunities, and permitted off-road vehicle access in certain areas.
Jenness State Beach
A popular beach known for excellent surfing conditions and soft sand. Tends to be less crowded than Hampton Beach while offering similar amenities and beautiful coastal views.
Seabrook Beach
Seabrook Beach is part of the planned community of Seabrook, designed as a walkable beach town. While the beach itself is public, the community provides well-maintained beach access paths and amenities. The wide, sandy beach is ideal for long walks, building sandcastles, or watching dramatic Pacific sunsets. Situated near Pacific Beach, it’s less crowded than […]
North Hampton State Beach
A small but scenic beach with interesting rock formations and tide pools. Popular with surfers and those who prefer a more natural beach setting with fewer facilities.
Jenness Beach (Cable Road)
A popular surfing spot adjacent to Jenness State Beach but with different access. Known for consistent waves and a laid-back atmosphere popular with the local surf community.
Fortune’s Rocks Beach
A two-mile stretch of sandy beach backed by impressive beach homes. Less crowded than nearby beaches, it offers good swimming, interesting rock formations, and excellent sunrise views.