Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservations (Nahant Beach)
About
Nahant Beach, part of the Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservations, is a public ocean beach in Massachusetts managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It sits about 2 miles from the town of Nahant. Summer is the warmest stretch for a beach day. Typical averages from the nearby Marblehead weather station put July highs around 80°F and August highs near 79°F, with lows around 60°F. Inland, several climbing areas lie within a few miles, including Harold A. King Forest at about 2.8 miles and the Greater Lynn Woods Area at about 3.1 miles. Rumney Marsh Restoration offers a hike about 3.4 miles away, and mountain bikers can ride the Overlook Trail roughly 4.2 miles off.
Location
Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservations (Nahant Beach)
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, 5.3 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
- Harold A. King ForestRock climbing2.8 mi
- Greater Lynn Woods AreaRock climbing3.1 mi
- Golf Course AreaRock climbing3.1 mi
- Halfway BoulderRock climbing3.2 mi
Rumney Marsh RestorationHikingPhoto: Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)3.4 mi- Overlook TrailMountain biking4.2 mi
- Old Goat Path (OGP)Mountain biking4.2 mi
- Deep Woods Trail EastMountain biking4.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Lynn Shore and Nahant Beach Reservations (Nahant Beach)
Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
36° / 18°
10 wet
Feb
38° / 20°
8 wet
Mar
44° / 26°
10 wet
Apr
55° / 36°
11 wet
May
65° / 45°
11 wet
Jun
74° / 54°
10 wet
Jul
80° / 61°
9 wet
Aug
79° / 60°
8 wet
Sep
72° / 53°
8 wet
Oct
61° / 42°
10 wet
Nov
51° / 33°
10 wet
Dec
42° / 24°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marblehead, MA, 5.3 mi away at 84 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
