About This Spot
Nantucket Island / Jetties, Massachusetts (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Massachusetts (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NE–W winds, peaking from May to September, Nantucket Island / Jetties, Massachusetts (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Any wind with North works excellent here. Best winds during summer, SE winds about 80% of the time. September is the best month with good winds, no tourists and warm water.
When to Go
No wetsuit required July and August. Shorty required June and September. Full wetsuit required May and October. Drysuit required November to April.
What to Expect
The jetty separates the spot into the inside and outside. The inside is the part at the channel. Here you have butter flat water in a NW and wind. The outside has butter flat water in NE and E winds. Look out for boat traffic and currents in the channel. Small waves on the outside, which can get nice with a NE wind. Lots of shallow areas around th jetty, which can dry on low tide.
Wind & Conditions
N · NE · W · NW
Best wind direction
Any wind with North works excellent here. Best winds during summer, SE winds about 80% of the time. September is the best month with good winds, no tourists and warm water.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The jetty separates the spot into the inside and outside. The inside is the part at the channel. Here you have butter flat water in a NW and wind. The outside has butter flat water in NE and E winds. Look out for boat traffic and currents in the channel. Small waves on the outside, which can get nice with a NE wind. Lots of shallow areas around th jetty, which can dry on low tide.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
In the north of Nantucket.
Location
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