Crystal Beach (Town Wharf)
About
Crystal Beach, also known as the Town Wharf, is a public ocean beach in Nahant, Massachusetts, managed by the Town of Nahant. It sits about 0.8 miles from the center of town. Summer is the warmest time for a beach visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marblehead show July highs around 80°F with lows near 61°F, and August is nearly as warm at about 79°F. The surrounding area offers more options within a short drive. Rumney Marsh Restoration, a hike, and the Greater Lynn Woods Area, a climbing spot, are both about 4.4 miles away. Harold A. King Forest is roughly 4.6 miles off, and the Old Goat Path (OGP) mountain biking trail is about 6.2 miles away.
Location
Crystal Beach (Town Wharf)
Massachusetts
Data: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Coast Guide Online. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–80°F and lows of 42–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Marblehead, MA weather station, 6.1 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan36° high18° low
- Feb38° high20° low
- Mar44° high26° low
- Apr55° high36° low
- May65° high45° low
- Jun74° high54° low
- Jul80° high61° low
- Aug79° high60° low
- Sep72° high53° low
- Oct61° high42° low
- Nov51° high33° low
- Dec42° high24° low
Nearby
- Rumney Marsh RestorationHiking4.4 mi
- Greater Lynn Woods AreaRock climbing4.4 mi
- Harold A. King ForestRock climbing4.6 mi
- Clubhouse BoulderRock climbing4.9 mi
- Cruise Ship BoulderRock climbing4.9 mi
- Old Goat Path (OGP)Mountain biking6.2 mi
- Overlook TrailMountain biking6.3 mi
- Deep Woods Trail EastMountain biking6.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
