Nahant Beach

United States

Nahant Beach

3–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-4)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.9 s
Swell
0.4 m
5.1 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
19.8°C
Wind
23.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
0.9 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
16:4516:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature19.8°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C
Mon, Sep 7Calm
Waves0.3–0.5 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature19.7°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature19.6°C
Next 72 hours
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 19.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 19.4°C
16:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 20.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 19.3°C
10:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 19.6°C
Catalog depth3–12 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Jun-Sep

Peak month

Aug 18.8°

Jan4.9°
Feb3.3°
Mar3.5°
Apr5.8°
May10.1°
Jun14.7°
Jul18.2°
Aug18.8°
Sep17.0°
Oct13.5°
Nov10.2°
Dec7.5°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Northern moonsnail
Euspira heros
DeepLog14
Surfclam
Spisula solidissima
DeepLog7
Atlantic razor clam
Ensis leei
DeepLog5
Common periwinkle
Littorina littorea
DeepLog4
Threeline mudsnail
Ilyanassa trivittata
DeepLog4
Blue mussel
Mytilus edulis
DeepLog3
Periwinkle
Littorina obtusata
DeepLog3
Purple sand dollar
Echinarachnius parma
DeepLog3
Razor clam
Siliqua costata
DeepLog3
Cyanea fulva
DeepLog2
False angel wing
Petricolaria pholadiformis
DeepLog2
Little skate
Leucoraja erinaceus
DeepLog2
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS

Photos

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